daai6 zaap6 wui6大雜燴大杂烩
Jyutpingdaai6 zaap6 wui6
Yaledaaih jaahp wuih
Definition
A dish made of various mixed ingredients; figuratively, a hodgepodge or medley of different things.
- a dish cooked with many different ingredients mixed together
- figurativea hodgepodge, medley, or mixture of diverse things
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How it's used
Originally referring to a dish made from leftover ingredients, the term is now frequently used metaphorically to describe a disorganized collection of unrelated items or ideas. It carries a slightly negative connotation of lacking focus or coherence, suggesting that the components do not necessarily complement each other well.
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Tonight's dishes were made into a hodgepodge, the taste is quite interesting.
This plan is like a hodgepodge, everything is mixed together.
Related words
Common phrases
turn into a hodgepodge
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a well-curated mix or a fusion dish, as it implies a lack of structure or a messy combination rather than a deliberate blend.
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