hau2 mei6口味
Jyutpinghau2 mei6
Yaleháu meih
Definition
One's taste or preference in food.
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How it's used
Beyond literal food preferences, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe a person's general aesthetic taste or even their romantic preferences. When someone says someone else has a heavy taste, they might be referring to a penchant for intense flavors or, in slang, a preference for unconventional or extreme things.
Examples
What do you like to eat? Our food preferences are very different.
He prefers light flavors and usually doesn't eat spicy food.
Related words
Common phrases
strong preference for salty or spicy food
preference for light or mild food
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the flavor of a specific dish itself, as it refers to the person's preference rather than the taste profile of the food. Use 味道 to describe how a dish tastes.
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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.
