zeon3 caan1進餐进餐
Jyutpingzeon3 caan1
Yalejeun chāan
Definition
To eat a meal; to dine.
writtenfooddaily actions
How it's used
Formal register makes this word sound stiff and unnatural in everyday casual conversation. Native speakers almost exclusively use 食飯 or 用餐 when talking about eating. It is mostly encountered in written menus, formal announcements, or high-end service settings.
Examples
They are dining at the restaurant.
Have you had your meal yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Using this word in a casual setting with friends will make you sound like you are reading from a textbook or a formal document. Stick to 食飯 for all informal situations.
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Grammar guides
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