hau2 gon1口乾口干
Jyutpinghau2 gon1
Yaleháu gōn
Definition
To have a dry mouth; to feel thirsty.
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How it's used
Describes the physical sensation of needing hydration, often used when one's throat feels parched from talking or eating salty food. It functions as an adjective in Cantonese, so it is frequently preceded by the degree adverb 好 to indicate intensity.
Examples
I have been talking for a long time and feel very thirsty.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 乾渴, which is a more formal or literary term for extreme thirst or drought. In daily life, stick to 口乾 to describe the simple feeling of needing a drink.
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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.
