bou6 jam2 bou6 sik6暴飲暴食暴饮暴食
Jyutpingbou6 jam2 bou6 sik6
Yalebouh yám bouh sihk
Definition
To overeat and overdrink without restraint; to binge eat and drink.
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How it's used
Although this term is composed of characters that appear in formal written Chinese, it is frequently used in casual conversation to describe unhealthy eating habits. It carries a strong connotation of lack of self control and is often linked to emotional distress or stress management. It is not typically used for festive feasting where people eat a lot but in a celebratory, controlled manner.
Examples
You binge eat all the time, it's really bad for your stomach.
Why do you binge eat whenever you're stressed?
Related words
Common phrases
lead to binge eating
accustomed to binge eating
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for simply eating a large meal. It specifically implies an uncontrolled, excessive, or binge-like manner of consumption, often with negative health consequences, rather than just having a big appetite.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
