CANTONESE PHRASE · FOOD
Hear “Iced or hot?” in Cantonese
Hear the phrase, follow its Jyutping pronunciation, and see when it belongs in a real conversation.
The Cantonese phrase
iced or hot?
Tap play to hear the saved app recording.
A question you may hear
After you order a drink, a server may ask 凍定熱呀？ (dung3 ding6 jit6 aa3). Listen for the two choices before you answer.
Saved generated-voice recording from the Canto School app library.
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How to pronounce it
Listen for dung3 (iced or cold), then ding6 (or), then jit6 (hot). The final aa3 is the friendly question ending.
- dung3iced; cold
- ding6or
- jit6hot
- aa3friendly question ending
Play the question, then choose which saved drink order matches the temperature you want.
When to use it
Listen for dung3 and jit6 so you can answer with the temperature you want.
Try it when: Recognizing a server checking the temperature of your drink.
Rough literal gloss: cold or hot.