daam6嚪
Jyutpingdaam6
Yaledaahm
Definition
A bite of food; a mouthful.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of taking a small bite or nibble of food. It is often used in a playful or casual context when asking to sample someone else's meal. While it functions as a verb, it is frequently repeated to soften the tone or indicate a quick, light action.
Examples
He took a bite and immediately said it tasted bad.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 啖, which is the noun for a mouthful or a bite. While 嚪 acts as the verb for the action, 啖 is the unit of measurement for the amount consumed.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
