baau2 soeng4飽嘗饱尝
Jyutpingbaau2 soeng4
Yalebáau sèuhng
Definition
To eat one's fill of a hearty meal; to experience a great deal of something (such as hardship).
- to eat a hearty meal until fully satisfied
- figurativeto experience a great deal of hardship or difficulty
colloquialfood
How it's used
Literary in origin, this term is often used in a slightly exaggerated or formal way to describe a satisfying, high-quality dining experience. While it can literally mean eating until full, it carries a sense of indulgence or savoring the food. It is rarely used for a quick, casual lunch, but rather for occasions where one intends to enjoy a feast.
Examples
I went to the hotel today and had a hearty buffet meal.
Since you are finally on holiday, why not go and have a really good meal?
Related words
Common phrases
to have a hearty meal
to enjoy a feast of delicious food
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common verb 飽, which simply means to be full. 飽嘗 implies a deliberate act of enjoying a substantial or special meal, whereas 飽 is just a state of being full after eating.
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