Phrase guide

cha chaan teng

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A restaurant typically with eclectic and affordable menus, featuring Hong Kong-style cuisine, originating from Hong Kong.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Cantonese 茶餐廳 /茶餐厅 (caa4 caan1 teng1, literally “tea restaurant”).

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Cantonese: 茶餐廳 /茶餐厅 (caa4 caan1 teng1) — restaurant
  • Chinese Cantonese: 茶記 /茶记 (caa4 gei3) — restaurant
  • Chinese Mandarin: 茶餐廳 /茶餐厅 (chácāntīng) — restaurant