Learn common phrases for ordering and enjoying dim sum
Learn these essential phrases for name
yèuhng baak hohn
Brigham Young (Mormon)
Customer/Guestyahm bīk lìhn
Gish Jen (author)
Customer/Guestyahm daaht wàh
Simon Yam (actor)
Customer/Guestyīng chói yìh
Cherry Ying (actor)
Customer/Guestyihp jí mèih
Amy Yip (actor)
Customer/Guestwàih nèih hùhng
Winnie the Pooh
Customer/Guestyùh waaih mìhng
Winnie Yu (nurse, politician, activist)
Customer/Guestyùhn gā wai
Tiffany Yuen (politician, activist)
Customer/GuestCantonese tones are crucial. Practice saying each phrase multiple times.
Try using these phrases next time you visit a dim sum restaurant.
Native speakers appreciate when you try to speak Cantonese!