ding2 tou5頂肚顶肚

Jyutpingding2 tou5

Yaledíng tóuh

動詞

Definition

To have a quick snack to stave off hunger.

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How it's used

Focuses on the functional aspect of eating just enough to suppress hunger rather than enjoying a full meal. It is often used when someone is busy or waiting for a proper meal later. You will frequently hear it used when someone is looking for a small, convenient item like a biscuit or a piece of bread.

Examples

sik6食go3個baau1包ding2頂tou5肚sin1先laa1啦。

Eat a bun to tide yourself over first.

nei5你sik6食zo2咗je5嘢ding2頂tou5肚mei6未aa4呀？

Have you eaten something to keep hunger at bay yet?

Common phrases

maai5買di1啲je5嘢ding2頂tou5肚

buy something to tide over

sik6食go3個baau1包ding2頂tou5肚

eat a bun to tide over

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with eating until full, as it specifically implies a temporary solution to hunger. It is not used to describe a satisfying or complete dining experience.