Learn Cantonese Through Dim Sum

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Popular Dim Sum Dishes

臘腸卷

laahp chéung gyún

Chinese sausage roll

This is a Chinese sausage wrapped in a steamed wheat bun, so it's also listed as Chinese sausage ...

橙

cháang | caang2

orange

Oranges) originated in China and neighboring regions. Mandarin oranges in particular are a tradit...

炸蝦卷

ja hā gyún

fried shrimp roll

Spring rolls with just shrimp inside.

釀青椒

yeuhng chēng jīu

stuffed bell peppers

In the same manner as stuffed tofu, these bell peppers are stuffed and served with a thick soy sa...

乾炒蝦河

gōn cháau hā hòh

shrimp chow fun

Chow fun with shrimp.

蔥花麵包

chūng fā mihn bāau

green onion bun

A bao topped with chopped scallions (also known as green onions, so this is often listed as green...

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Why Learn Cantonese Through Dim Sum?

Perfect Pronunciation

Learn both Yale and Jyutping romanization systems.

Cultural Context

Understand the meaning behind each Chinese character and dish name.

Practical Usage

Order confidently at dim sum restaurants with essential phrases.

Essential Dim Sum Phrases

你想食乜嘢呀?

Néih séung sihk māt yéh ā?

What would you like to eat?

我想食...

Ngóh séung sihk...

I would like to eat...

我想要菜單

ngóh séung yiu choi dāan

I'd like a menu.

我食素

Ngóh sihk sou

I'm a vegetarian

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