mun5 hon3 cyun4 zik6滿漢全席满汉全席
Jyutpingmun5 hon3 cyun4 zik6
Yalemúhn hon chyùhn jihk
Definition
An grand imperial feast from the Qing dynasty; now used generally to refer to banquet feasts with barbecue.
- the grandest imperial banquet during the Qing dynasty
- a general banquet feast that features barbecue
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How it's used
Originally referring to the extravagant multi-day banquets of the Qing dynasty, the term is now frequently used hyperbolically in daily life to describe any meal that is excessively large or features a wide variety of dishes. It often carries a humorous or sarcastic tone when someone prepares far more food than necessary for a casual gathering. You will rarely hear it used in its historical context outside of documentaries or period dramas.
Measure word
caan1餐chānExamples
I heard that tonight's meal is a Manchu and Han imperial feast.
Related words
Common phrases
to have an imperial feast
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a standard restaurant menu, as using it to describe a normal dinner will sound like you are mocking the host for over-preparing.
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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.
