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Definition
Western cuisine or Western food.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to Western style dining, often implying a sit down meal rather than fast food. It is frequently used to distinguish from 中菜 when deciding on a restaurant for a group outing.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
