CANTONESE PHRASE · FOOD
Hear “How many people?” in Cantonese
Hear the phrase, follow its Jyutping pronunciation, and see when it belongs in a real conversation.
The Cantonese phrase
How many people?
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A question you may hear
Restaurant staff may ask 幾多位呀？ (gei2 do1 wai2 aa3) when you arrive. The saved “table for two” line is one complete reply.
Saved generated-voice recording from the Canto School app library.
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How to pronounce it
In this restaurant question, gei2 do1 asks “how many,” wai2 counts guests politely, and aa3 finishes the question.
- gei2 do1how many
- wai2guests; people, counted politely
- aa3friendly question ending
Hear the staff question, then play the saved loeng5 wai2 m4 goi1 reply to practise both sides of arriving at a restaurant.
When to use it
Restaurant staff · Greeting arriving customers. First question at many restaurants
Try it when: Recognizing the first question when you enter a restaurant.