hau2 gwaa2口寡
Jyutpinghau2 gwaa2
Yaleháu gwá
Definition
Loss of taste buds [colloquial]
colloquialfoodhealth
How it's used
Describes a specific sensation where the mouth feels flavorless or dull, often leading to a lack of desire to eat. It is frequently used when recovering from illness or after drinking too much plain water. Unlike general loss of appetite, this specifically highlights the lack of taste stimulation as the cause.
Examples
zeoi3 gan6 beng6 zo2 hau2 gwaa2 sik6 me1 dou1 mou5 mei2
最近病咗口寡，食咩都冇味。
I've been sick lately and lost my appetite; everything tastes bland.
nei5 hai6 mai6 hau2 gwaa2 aa4 maai5 di1 syun1 je5 sik6 laa1
你係咪口寡呀？買啲酸嘢食啦。
Do you have no appetite because of the bland taste? Go buy something sour to eat.
Related words
Common phrases
beng6 dou3 hau2 gwaa2
病到口寡
to have no appetite due to illness
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 冇胃口, which is a general lack of appetite. 口寡 specifically implies that the lack of appetite is caused by a bland or tasteless sensation in the mouth.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
