zuk1 gwong1 maan5 caan1燭光晚餐烛光晚餐
Jyutpingzuk1 gwong1 maan5 caan1
Yalejūk gwōng máahn chāan
Definition
Candlelit dinner; a romantic dinner eaten by couples with candles lit to create atmosphere.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively reserved for romantic contexts between couples. It implies a deliberate effort to create an intimate atmosphere, usually involving dimmed lights and actual candles. While it can refer to a fancy restaurant outing, it is frequently used to describe a homemade effort to make a simple meal feel special.
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go3個goExamples
Are you two going for a candlelit dinner on Valentine's Day?
keoi5佢喺hai2屋uk1企kei2準zeon2備bei6咗zo2個go3燭zuk1光gwong1晚maan5餐，caan1想soeng2同tung4老lou5婆po4慶hing3祝zuk1生saang1日。
He prepared a candlelit dinner at home to celebrate his wife's birthday.
Related words
Common phrases
prepare a candlelit dinner
enjoy a candlelit dinner
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a dinner with friends or family, as the term carries a strong connotation of romantic intimacy. Using it for a casual meal with non-romantic partners can sound confusing or unintentionally suggestive.
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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.
