maan6 maan6 zi6慢慢食
Jyutpingmaan6 maan6 zi6
Yalemaahn maahn jih
Definition
To eat slowly; often used as a polite phrase similar to "enjoy your meal".
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How it's used
This phrase is a polite way to encourage someone to enjoy their meal without pressure. It is frequently used by hosts or friends to signal that they are happy to wait for the other person to finish. Unlike the Mandarin equivalent, it carries a sense of relaxed hospitality common in local dining culture.
Examples
You take your time eating, I am not in a rush to leave.
Related words
Common phrases
Eat slowly, don't rush
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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