Learn Cantonese Through Dim Sum

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Popular Dim Sum Dishes

蒜蓉蕹菜

syun yùhng ung choi | syun3 jung4 ung3 coi3

ong choy in garlic

Also known as Chinese water spinach. featuring long hollow stems, ong choy is typically stir-frie...

奇異果

kèi yih gwó | kei4 ji6 gwo2

kiwi

Kiwi are native to China also known as Chinese gooseberry.

鳳梨酥

fuhng lèih sōu

pineapple cake

Pineapple cakes, small butter shortcakes with a pineapple filling, are a Taiwanese specialty. The...

海鮮醬

hói sīn jeung

hoisin sauce

Hoisin sauce is a dark, thick sauce made from soybeans and other flavors and spices.

豆腐擔擔麵

dauh fuh daam daam mihn

tofu dandan noodles

Dandan noodles with tofu instead of pork.

蔥腸粉

chūng chéung fán

scallion rice roll

Plain rice rolls served with scallions.

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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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