Essential Dim Sum Phrases

Learn common phrases for ordering and enjoying dim sum

Counting & Quantity

Learn these essential phrases for howmany

Seating

幾多位

géi dō wái?

How many seats?

Mandarin: 几位 (jǐ wèi?)

Server/Host
一位

yāt wái

One seat

Customer/Guest
兩位

léuhng wái

Two seats

Customer/Guest
三位

sāam wái

Three seats

Customer/Guest
四位

sei wái

Four seats

Customer/Guest
五位

ńgh wái

Five seats

Customer/Guest
六位

luhk wái

Six seats

Customer/Guest
七位

chāt wái

Seven seats

Customer/Guest
八位

baat wái

Eight seats

Customer/Guest
九位

gáu wái

Nine seats

Customer/Guest
十位

sahp wái

Ten seats

Customer/Guest
十一位

sahp yāt wái

Eleven seats

Customer/Guest
十二位

sahp yih wái

Twelve seats

Customer/Guest

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!