dou3 hau4 m4 dou3 fai3到喉唔到肺
Jyutpingdou3 hau4 m4 dou3 fai3
Yaledou hàuh m̀h dou fai
Definition
To be left wanting more; unsatisfied because an experience was cut short or too brief.
colloquialemotionfood
How it's used
Describes a specific feeling of being left hanging when an experience or a portion of something is insufficient to satisfy a craving or need. It is commonly used when food portions are too small or when an activity ends abruptly before one is ready to stop. The imagery suggests that the satisfaction only reaches the throat but fails to penetrate deeper into the body.
Examples
The movie finished so quickly, it left me feeling unsatisfied.
You gave me so little money, it is not enough to buy anything, it is just frustrating.
Related words
Common phrases
to eat but still feel hungry or unsatisfied
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a task that is simply unfinished or broken. It specifically refers to the subjective feeling of dissatisfaction or being left wanting more after an experience.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
