Cantonese Word of the Day
埋單
maai DAAN • verb (colloquial phrase) — 8th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to pay the bill / settle the check (commonly at a restaurant)
Examples
- 我哋用完餐，埋單得唔得？
(We've finished our meal — can we pay the bill?) - 我要埋單。
(I want to pay the bill.) - 佢去櫃枱埋單。
(He/She went to the counter to pay the bill.)
Synonyms
- 付錢
- 結帳
埋單 is a very common Cantonese phrase used to ask for or announce payment of a bill, especially in restaurants and cafes. You can say it directly to staff (e.g., '埋單') or use it in sentences. More formal or neutral alternatives include 結帳 or 付錢.
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