gaam3 jit6 sik6監熱食监热食

Jyutpinggaam3 jit6 sik6

Yalegaam yiht sihk

Definition

To eat food while it is still hot.

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How it's used

This expression specifically captures the urgency of consuming food at its peak temperature before it cools down. It is often used as a gentle reminder or a suggestion to others to enjoy a meal immediately after it is served. The term implies that the quality of the food is directly linked to its heat, making it a common phrase in dining settings.

Examples

di1啲sung3餸zung6仲gaam3監jit6熱sik6食sin1先hou2好mei6味㗎。

The dishes taste best when eaten while still hot.

nei5你zou6做me1咩m4唔gaam3監jit6熱sik6食aa4呀？

Why aren't you eating while it's still hot?

Related words

synonymcan3 jit6 sik6趁熱食chan yith sikh

Common phrases

gaam3監jit6熱sik6食sin1先hou2好mei6味

tastes best when eaten hot

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a general term for eating hot food, but it specifically emphasizes the timing of eating while the dish is fresh and steaming, rather than just the temperature of the food itself.