zung1 coi3中菜
Jyutpingzung1 coi3
Yalejūng choi
Definition
Chinese cuisine; dishes related to Chinese food culture.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Refers specifically to the broad category of Chinese-style dishes, often implying a sit down meal at a restaurant rather than quick street food. It is frequently used to distinguish from 西菜 or 日本菜 when deciding on a place to eat. While it covers various regional styles, in a local context, it often points towards Cantonese-style cooking found in traditional dim sum houses.
Examples
Shall we go eat Chinese food tonight?
He really likes going to restaurants to eat Chinese food.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
