lai6 paai4 coi3例牌菜
Jyutpinglai6 paai4 coi3
Yalelaih pàaih choi
Definition
Signature dish; a specialty dish of a restaurant.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Originally referring to the standard, fixed-price dishes offered at a restaurant, this term has evolved to mean a signature or classic dish that a place is famous for. It is frequently used in a metaphorical sense to describe something that is predictable, routine, or expected in a specific situation, similar to saying something is "the usual."
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go3個goExamples
What signature dishes does this restaurant have?
Their signature dish is roast goose.
Related words
Common phrases
must-order signature dish
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 例牌, which can also mean a standard or routine procedure. When referring to food, ensure you include 菜 to avoid ambiguity.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
