Essential Dim Sum Phrases

Learn common phrases for ordering and enjoying dim sum

Greetings

Learn these essential phrases for hello

Greetings

歡迎

fūn yìhng

Welcome!

Server/Host
早晨

Jóu sàhn

Good morning!

Mandarin: 早上好 (Zǎo shang hǎo)

Customer/Guest
午安

ńgh ōn

Good afternoon!

Mandarin: 下午好 (xià wǔ hǎo)

Customer/Guest
你好嗎?

Néih hóu ma?

How are you?

Server/Host
好呀

Hóu ā

Good

Mandarin: 好 (Hǎo)

Customer/Guest
食咗飯未呀

sihk jó faahn meih ā

Did you eat, yet?

Mandarin: 吃了吗 (chī le ma)

Server/Host

Tips for Using These Phrases

Practice Out Loud

Cantonese tones are crucial. Practice saying each phrase multiple times.

Use in Context

Try using these phrases next time you visit a dim sum restaurant.

Don't Be Shy

Native speakers appreciate when you try to speak Cantonese!