Learn Food and Beverages in Cantonese 食品與飲品

Master restaurant food and beverage vocabulary in Cantonese! Learn menu items, drink names, and dining terms essential for eating out in Hong Kong.

Restaurant vocabulary helps you confidently order at cha chaan tengs, dai pai dongs, and fine dining establishments across Hong Kong. From breakfast congee to late-night snacks, communicate your food preferences clearly.

Includes native audio, Jyutping, and video examples from real Hong Kong restaurants.

10 Words Audio Pronunciation Video Examples Available
Cantonese English Pronounce
seoi2
水
water
caa4
茶
tea
be1
啤
zau2
酒
beer
faan6
飯
rice
min6
麵
noodle
tong3
湯
soup
tim4
甜
ban2
品
dessert
juk6
肉
meat
coi3
菜
vegetable
hoi2
海
sin1
鮮
seafood

How to Use This Vocabulary List

  1. Listen First: Click the button to hear native Cantonese pronunciation
  2. See It in Context: Click the icon (when available) to watch video clips showing how native speakers use this word in real conversations
  3. Practice Daily: Try to use 2 new words each day in your Cantonese conversations
  4. Create Sentences: Don't just memorize - create your own sentences using these food and beverages words

Related Cantonese Learning Topics

After mastering food and beverages vocabulary, you might want to explore other essential Cantonese vocabulary categories to expand your language skills further. Check out our complete vocabulary collection to discover more themed word lists.

Related Categories

Common Actions 常用動作 Food and Beverages 食品與飲品 Restaurant Types 餐廳類型 Utensils and Appliances 餐具與器具 People 人物
Quick Facts
  • 📚 10 words in this category
  • 🎯 Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly
  • ⏱️ Estimated learning time: 20 minutes
  • 🎬 10 words with video examples

Why Learn Food and Beverages in Cantonese?

Understanding food and beverages-related vocabulary is essential for anyone learning Cantonese, whether you're planning to visit Hong Kong, communicate with Cantonese-speaking friends and family, or immerse yourself in Cantonese culture through films, TV shows, and music.

These 10 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used food and beverages terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:

  • Jyutping romanization - showing you exactly how to pronounce each word
  • Audio pronunciation - recorded by native Cantonese speakers
  • Video examples - see and hear the words used in authentic contexts (where available)

Start your Cantonese learning journey with GoCantonese and discover how easy and fun it can be to master food and beverages vocabulary! Our interactive tools and real-world examples make learning Cantonese engaging and effective.