si6 zai2侍仔

Jyutpingsi6 zai2

Yalesih jái

Definition

Waiter; a male restaurant server.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to male waiters in a casual setting. While it is widely understood, many people now prefer using the gender neutral 侍應 to avoid specifying gender or to sound slightly more professional.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

giu3叫go3個si6侍zai2仔gwo3過lai2嚟lok6落daan1單aa4呀。

Call the waiter over to take the order.

go2嗰go3個si6侍zai2仔hou2好ci5似hou2好mong4忙gam3咁wo5喎。

That waiter seems really busy.

Common phrases

giu3叫si6侍zai2仔

call a waiter

Common mistake

Avoid using this term in high end restaurants or formal business settings as it can sound overly casual or even slightly disrespectful depending on the tone.