gon1 gang2 gang2乾骾骾干鲠鲠
Jyutpinggon1 gang2 gang2
Yalegōn gáng gáng
Definition
Dry and hard to swallow, usually describing food.
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How it's used
This reduplicated adjective specifically evokes the physical sensation of food lacking moisture and getting stuck in the throat. It is most commonly applied to baked goods like bread, biscuits, or overcooked meat. The repetition of the final character adds a vivid, sensory quality that emphasizes the unpleasant texture.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a dry climate or a dry personality, as it is strictly reserved for the texture of food items that are difficult to swallow.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
