lok6 daan1落單落单
Jyutpinglok6 daan1
Yalelohk dāan
Definition
To place an order, or to take down an order.
- to place an order; to order
- to take down an order
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
This term is specifically used in the context of food and beverage services. It functions as a verb phrase where the object is the food or drink being ordered, though it is often used intransitively when the context of ordering is already established.
Examples
Waiter, we've decided, can we place our order now?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 落單 meaning to be left behind or isolated, which is a different homophonous expression. In a restaurant, always use it to refer to the act of ordering, not the state of being alone.
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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.
