caau2 nung1炒燶炒㶶
Jyutpingcaau2 nung1
Yalecháau nūng
Definition
To over-fry food and burn it, or figuratively to lose money through failed investment or speculation.
- to burn food by over-frying or cooking with too much heat
- figurativeto lose money through failed speculation or investment
colloquialfoodmoney
How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of burning food in a pan, this term is frequently used metaphorically in finance to describe a failed investment or a bad trade. It carries a sense of carelessness or being distracted, implying that the outcome was avoidable if one had paid closer attention. When used in a financial context, it often suggests a loss of capital due to poor timing or bad market speculation.
Examples
Why did you burn the plate of beef?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 燒燶, which is generally used for things burnt by direct fire or in an oven. 炒燶 specifically implies the action of stir-frying or cooking in a wok or pan.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
