zek3 de1蓆嗲席嗲
Jyutpingzek3 de1
Yalejek dē
Definition
To drink tea or have dim sum.
colloquialdim sumfood
How it's used
Originating from the Teochew dialect, this term is specifically used by Hong Kongers to refer to the act of going out for dim sum or tea. It carries a slightly playful or informal tone compared to the standard 飲茶. While widely understood in Hong Kong, it is most frequently used by people with Teochew heritage or those familiar with local food culture.
Examples
Shall we go for dim sum together tomorrow?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this term in formal or business settings, as it is strictly colloquial and carries a strong regional flavor. It is not a standard Cantonese word and might confuse speakers who are not familiar with Teochew loanwords.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
