Introductions

Learn these essential phrases for name

Names

楊百翰

yèuhng baak hohn

Brigham Young (Mormon)

Customer/Guest
任璧蓮

yahm bīk lìhn

Gish Jen (author)

Customer/Guest
任達華

yahm daaht wàh

Simon Yam (actor)

Customer/Guest
應采兒

yīng chói yìh

Cherry Ying (actor)

Customer/Guest
姚明

yìuh mìhng

Yao Ming (athlete)

Customer/Guest
葉子楣

yihp jí mèih

Amy Yip (actor)

Customer/Guest
葉問

yihp mahn

Yip Man (martial artist)

Customer/Guest
維尼熊

wàih nèih hùhng

Winnie the Pooh

Customer/Guest
余慧明

yùh waaih mìhng

Winnie Yu (nurse, politician, activist)

Customer/Guest
袁詠儀

yùhn wihng yìh

Anita Yuen (actor)

Customer/Guest
袁嘉蔚

yùhn gā wai

Tiffany Yuen (politician, activist)

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!