zou6 dung1做東做东

Jyutpingzou6 dung1

Yalejouh dūng

動詞

Definition

To host; to act as the host and entertain guests.

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How it's used

Carries a sense of responsibility for the bill or the organization of a gathering, often implying a social or business obligation. It is frequently used when someone wants to assert their role as the provider in a dining situation. Unlike simply paying the bill, it emphasizes the role of the host who facilitates the event.

Examples

gam1今maan5晚ngo5我zou6做dung1東，daai6大gaa1家soeng2想sik6食me1咩aa3呀？

I will be the host tonight, what do you all want to eat?

soeng6上ci3次nei5你ceng2請haak3客，gam1今ci3次leon4輪dou3到ngo5我zou6做dung1東laa3喇。

You treated last time, so it is my turn to be the host this time.

Common phrases

zou6做dung1東ceng2請haak3客

to host a meal

Common mistake

Avoid using this term for casual, everyday meals among close friends where you are just splitting the bill or grabbing a quick bite. It sounds slightly formal or deliberate, suggesting a specific occasion where one person is taking charge of the hospitality.