Essential Dim Sum Phrases

Learn common phrases for ordering and enjoying dim sum

Nationality

Learn these essential phrases for nationality

Nationality

馬來西亞人

máh lòih sāi a yàhn

Malaysian

Mandarin: 马来西亚人 (mǎ lái xī yà rén)

Customer/Guest
墨西哥人

mahk sāi gō yàhn

Mexican

Customer/Guest
新西蘭人

sān sāi làahn yàhn

New Zealander

Mandarin: 新西兰人 (xīn xī lá rén)

Customer/Guest
挪威人

nòh wāi yàhn

Norwegian

Customer/Guest
葡萄牙人

pòuh tòuh ngàh yàhn

Portuguese

Customer/Guest
俄國人

ngòh gwok yàhn

Russian

Customer/Guest
新加坡人

sān ga bō yàhn

Singaporean

Customer/Guest
西班牙人

sāi bāan ngàh yàhn

Spanish

Customer/Guest
瑞典人

seuih dín yàhn

Swedish

Customer/Guest
臺灣人

tòih wāan yàhn

Taiwanese

Mandarin: 台灣人 (tái wān rén)

Customer/Guest
泰人

taai yàhn

Thai

Customer/Guest
烏克蘭人

wū hāk làahn yàhn

Ukrainian

Customer/Guest
越南人

yuht nàahm yàhn

Vietnamese

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!