lai6 caan1例餐
Jyutpinglai6 caan1
Yalelaih chān
Definition
Meals of the day [colloquial]
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
Restaurants often use this term to refer to a set menu that changes daily, usually offering a more affordable price than ordering items à la carte. It implies a fixed combination of a main dish, a drink, and sometimes a soup or side, which is why it is a staple in local cha chaan teng culture.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
gam1 jat6 lai6 caan1 jau5 me1 sik6 aa4
今日例餐有咩食呀？
What is the meal of the day today?
ngo5 giu3 zo2 go3 lai6 caan1 hou2 faai3 zau6 sung3 dou3
我叫咗個例餐，好快就送到。
I ordered the meal of the day, and it arrived very quickly.
Related words
Common phrases
giu3 lai6 caan1
叫例餐
to order the meal of the day
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a standard combo meal that is available every day, as the defining characteristic of an 例餐 is that it rotates according to the restaurant's daily schedule.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
