CANTONESE PHRASE · FOOD
How to say “bill please” in Cantonese
Hear the phrase, follow its Jyutping pronunciation, and see when it belongs in a real conversation.
The Cantonese phrase
唔該埋單m4 goi1 maai4 daan1
bill please
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How to pronounce it
Listen for m4 goi1, the polite opening, followed by maai4 daan1, the fixed restaurant expression for asking for the bill.
- m4 goi1please; excuse me
- maai4 daan1the bill request
Say the two chunks in order after hearing the entire recording. Use it when you have finished the meal.
When to use it
The compact restaurant phrase learners actually need early.
Try it when: Asking for the bill at the end of a meal.
Rough literal gloss: please close the bill.