wo4 tau4 zau2和頭酒和头酒
Jyutpingwo4 tau4 zau2
Yalewòh tàuh jáu
Definition
A dinner or feast held to resolve conflicts and settle disputes.
colloquialfoodpeople
How it's used
Traditionally associated with underworld or business disputes, this term implies a formal or semi-formal setting where parties sit down to negotiate peace. While it literally translates to a meal, the focus is heavily on the act of reconciliation rather than the food itself. It is often used in a slightly dramatic or humorous way to describe friends making up after a minor squabble.
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caan1餐chānExamples
The two of them had an argument and arranged to have a reconciliation dinner.
Are you two planning to meet up for a reconciliation dinner?
Related words
Common phrases
to have a reconciliation dinner
Common mistake
Do not use this for casual apologies between close friends, as it carries a weight of formal mediation that might sound overly serious or sarcastic in trivial situations.
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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.
