git6 taat3 taat3杰撻撻杰挞挞
Jyutpinggit6 taat3 taat3
Yalegiht taat taat
Definition
Thick and viscous, as of liquids; also used to describe a troublesome or terrible situation.
- thick and viscous, flowing very slowly
- figurativetroublesome; terrible; in a lot of trouble
colloquialfoodother
How it's used
Primarily describes the texture of liquids like porridge, soup, or sauces that have become overly thick or congealed. Beyond its literal meaning, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe a situation that has become complicated, messy, or difficult to resolve. The reduplication of the final two characters adds a sense of emphasis to the thickness or the severity of the trouble.
Examples
This bowl of porridge is cooked until it is thick and gloopy, it is hard to eat.
We are in a real mess this time, how are we going to fix this?
Related words
Common phrases
to make a situation messy
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being thick or dense in a positive sense. It carries a negative connotation of being unpleasantly thick or sticky, often implying that something has gone wrong in the cooking process or that a situation has spiraled out of control.
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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.
