daai6 jam2 daai6 sik6大飲大食大饮大食
Jyutpingdaai6 jam2 daai6 sik6
Yaledaaih yám daaih sihk
Definition
To feast or eat and drink excessively and without control.
colloquialfoodhealth
How it's used
This idiom carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of self control or an unhealthy indulgence. It is frequently used to warn others about the consequences of overconsumption, especially during festive periods like Lunar New Year. Unlike simply eating a lot, it specifically highlights the reckless combination of excessive food and alcohol.
Examples
They feast all the time, which has ruined their health.
Are you planning on binge eating during the holidays?
Related words
Common phrases
Binge eating is bad for the body
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply having a big meal or a celebration. It specifically implies a lack of restraint or gluttony, so it should not be used to describe a standard, healthy, or polite social gathering.
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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.
