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A Cantonese Chinese list from Parla · 40 cards
Ordering, asking about the menu, dietary needs, paying and tipping — the phrases a waiter actually hears.
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| Cantonese Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| loeng5 wai2, m4 goi1. | Two people, please. | |
| jau5 mou5 wai2 aa3? | Do you have any tables? | |
| coeng1 bin1 wai2, m4 goi1. | A window seat, please. | |
| m4 goi1, jiu3 go3 caan1 paai4. | Can I have the menu, please? | |
| m4 goi1, lok6 daan1. | Excuse me, I'd like to order. | |
| ngo5 soeng2 jiu3 ni1 go3. | I would like this one. | |
| dim2 ni1 go3, m4 goi1. | I'll order this one, please. | |
| jau5 me1 gaai3 siu6? | What do you recommend? | |
| ni1 go3 laat6 m4 laat6? | Is this spicy? | |
| jit6 naai5 caa4, m4 goi1. | Hot milk tea, please. | |
| dung3 ling2 caa4, siu2 tim4. | Iced lemon tea, less sweet. | |
| dung3 zaai1 fe1, m4 goi1. | Iced black coffee, please. | |
| lo2 bui1 seoi2, m4 goi1. | Can I get a glass of water, please? | |
| m4 goi1, zau2 bing1. | No ice, please. | |
| m4 goi1, do1 naai5. | More milk, please. | |
| m4 goi1, siu2 faan6. | Less rice, please. | |
| gon1 caau2 ngau4 ho2, m4 goi1. | Beef chow fun, please. | |
| caa1 siu1 faan6, m4 goi1. | Char siu rice, please. | |
| ngo5 sik6 sou3. | I'm vegetarian. | |
| m4 jiu3 faa1 sang1, m4 goi1. | No peanuts, please. | |
| m4 jiu3 gai1 juk6, m4 goi1. | No chicken, please. | |
| m4 jiu3 gai1 daan2, m4 goi1. | No eggs, please. | |
| m4 goi1, m4 hou2 lok6 mei6 zing1. | Please don't add MSG. | |
| m4 goi1, jiu3 do1 go3 wun2. | Can I have another bowl, please? | |
| ni1 go3 hai6 me1 lai4 gaa3? | What is this? | |
| ngo5 go3 je5 sik6 mei6 dou3. | My food hasn't arrived yet. | |
| hai6 mai6 ni1 go3? | Is it this one? | |
| zung6 jau5 mou5 ni1 go3? | Is this still available? | |
| m4 goi1, maai5 daan1. | Bill, please. | |
| m4 sai2 zaau2, m4 goi1. | Keep the change, please. | |
| ho2 m4 ho2 ji5 luk1 kaat1? | Can I pay by card? | |
| bei2 jin6 gam1, m4 goi1. | Cash, please. | |
| fan1 hoi1 bei2, m4 goi1. | Separate bills, please. | |
| m4 goi1, jiu3 sau1 geoi3. | Receipt, please. | |
| hou2 hou2 mei6! | Very delicious! | |
| ngo5 hou2 baau2. | I'm very full. | |
| m4 goi1 saai3. | Thank you very much. | |
| daa2 baau1, m4 goi1. | To go, please. | |
| m4 goi1, jit6 caa4. | Hot tea, please. | |
| m4 goi1, sai2 sau2 gaan1 hai2 bin1? | Where is the restroom, please? |
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