haai4 hau2嚡口
Jyutpinghaai4 hau2
Yalehàaih háu
Definition
Having a rough, coarse, or dry texture in the mouth when eating.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the sensation of food lacking moisture or having a fibrous, unrefined texture that makes it difficult to chew or swallow. It is commonly used to describe overcooked meat, such as pork or chicken breast, or poorly prepared grains. Unlike general terms for bad taste, it highlights the tactile experience inside the mouth rather than the flavor profile.
Examples
This rice is cooked to a very rough texture, it's hard to swallow.
Why is your chicken breast so coarse and rough?
Related words
Common phrases
the meat texture is rough
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 粗糙, which is a more formal or general term for rough surfaces. 嚡口 is strictly reserved for the mouthfeel of food.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
