haai4 saap6 saap6嚡熠熠

Jyutpinghaai4 saap6 saap6

Yalehàaih saahp saahp

形容詞

Definition

Rough and coarse to the touch or taste; lacking smoothness.

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How it's used

Primarily describes the tactile sensation of surfaces that are abrasive or dry, such as poorly cooked meat or low quality fabric. It carries a negative connotation, implying that the texture is unpleasant or lacking in moisture. While it can apply to food, it is distinct from 乾身 which simply means dry, as 嚡熠熠 specifically highlights the rough, scratchy, or unrefined nature of the texture.

Examples

le1呢gin2件saam1衫go3個zat1質dei2地hou2好haai4嚡saap6熠saap6熠，zoek6著lok6落m4唔syu1舒fuk6服。

The texture of this shirt is very rough, it feels uncomfortable to wear.

nei5你zyu2煮di1啲faan6飯dim2點gaai2解gam3咁haai4嚡saap6熠saap6熠㗎？

Why is the rice you cooked so coarse and dry?

Common phrases

hau2口gam2感haai4嚡saap6熠saap6熠

coarse mouthfeel

zat1質dei2地haai4嚡saap6熠saap6熠

rough texture

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe rough terrain or large objects, as it is almost exclusively reserved for textures that come into contact with skin or the tongue. It is not used for abstract concepts like a rough plan or a harsh personality.