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Jyutpingcung5 hau2 mei6
Yalechúhng háu meih
Definition
Strongly flavored; also used to describe unconventional, extreme, or niche tastes.
- strongly flavored, especially with a lot of seasoning, salt, or spice
- figurativehaving unconventional, extreme, or niche tastes that the general public may find hard to accept
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How it's used
Originally referring strictly to food with heavy seasoning, this term has evolved to describe any unconventional or extreme preference. It is frequently applied to media, such as horror or explicit content, where the subject matter is considered intense or shocking to the average person. Using it to describe a person implies their tastes are far outside the mainstream.
Examples
You usually eat such strong-flavored food, be careful about high blood pressure.
He has very extreme tastes in movies, only choosing to watch gory films.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a strong preference
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who simply likes spicy food, as it implies a level of intensity that goes beyond standard culinary preferences. It carries a slightly judgmental or teasing tone when applied to someone's personality or interests.
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