gau3 mei6夠味够味
Jyutpinggau3 mei6
Yalegau meih
Definition
Flavorful; having just the right strength or extent of flavor.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Describes food that hits the perfect balance of seasoning, neither bland nor overpowering. It is frequently used to compliment a cook or to check if a dish needs more salt or spice. While it literally refers to flavor, it implies a sense of satisfaction with the culinary experience.
Examples
This dish is cooked with just the right amount of flavor.
Do you think this soup has enough flavor?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 夠味兒 in Mandarin, which can sometimes imply a strong or pungent smell. In Cantonese, it is almost exclusively positive and refers to the taste of food.
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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.
