jat1 caan1 faan6一餐飯一餐饭

Jyutpingjat1 caan1 faan6

Yaleyāt chāan faahn

Definition

A meal, typically referring to lunch or dinner.

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How it's used

Using the full phrase 一餐飯 emphasizes the event of eating together rather than just the act of consuming food. It is frequently used when discussing social invitations or expressing gratitude for hospitality. You will often hear it paired with verbs like 請 or 埋單 to highlight the social nature of the interaction.

Measure word

caan1餐chān

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋gam1今maan5晚ceot1出heoi3去sik6食jat1一caan1餐faan6飯laa1啦。

Let's go out for a meal tonight.

nei5你ceng2請ngo5我sik6食jat1一caan1餐faan6飯hou2好m4唔hou2好aa4呀？

Would you like to treat me to a meal?

Common phrases

ceng2請sik6食jat1一caan1餐faan6飯

to treat someone to a meal

sik6食jat1一caan1餐hou2好ge3嘅

to have a nice meal

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply saying 食飯, which is a general verb phrase for eating. Adding 一餐 makes it a specific countable event, so it is usually reserved for occasions where you are sitting down for a proper meal.