CANTONESE PHRASE · FOOD
How to say “excuse me, I'd like an iced milk tea” in Cantonese
Hear the phrase, follow its Jyutping pronunciation, and see when it belongs in a real conversation.
The Cantonese phrase
excuse me, I'd like an iced milk tea
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How to pronounce it
This longer order becomes easier when you hear the polite opening, the request, and the drink as three connected parts.
- m4 goi1polite opening
- ngo5 soeng2 jiu3 jat1 bui1I would like one cup of
- dung3 naai5 caa4iced milk tea
Play the whole order first. On the second listen, follow the three chunks without stopping the saved recording.
When to use it
A polite cha chaan teng order. Swap the drink or temperature to make a new order.
Try it when: Ordering an iced milk tea politely in a Hong Kong café.
Rough literal gloss: please I would-like one cup cold milk tea.