jung6 sin6用膳
Jyutpingjung6 sin6
Yaleyuhng sihn
Definition
To dine or have a formal meal.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and polite tone, often appearing in official notices, restaurant signage, or professional settings. It is rarely used in casual conversation between friends or family, where 食飯 is the standard choice. Using it in a relaxed social context can sound overly stiff or pretentious.
Examples
They are having a meal at the restaurant now.
May I ask what time you all will be dining?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual settings, as it sounds like you are reading from a formal announcement or trying to sound unnecessarily fancy.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
