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EP01 Cha Chaan Teng Culture


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🎧 Episode 01: Dive Into Cha Chaan Teng Culture (茶餐廳文化 – caa4 caan1 teng1 man4 faa3)
Hi! I’m Celia, your host at Bitesize Cantonese. In this episode, we explore the vibrant world of Cha Chaan Tengs (茶餐廳 – caa4 caan1 teng1) — Hong Kong’s iconic tea cafés. From macaroni soup (通粉 – tung1 fan2) to iced milk tea (凍奶茶 – dung3 naai5 caa4), discover how these lively spots blend East and West.

You’ll also learn 5 super useful Cantonese phrases you’ll hear at a Cha Chaan Teng — great for boosting your confidence when ordering food and sounding more local.

✨ Want to keep learning? Get your free vocabulary and practice worksheet by emailing me at [email protected].

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📩 Got a question or suggestion? Contact me anytime at [email protected].

Thanks for listening — 食得是福 (sik6 dak1 si6 fuk1) – eating well is a blessing!

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