hau2 gam2口感
Jyutpinghau2 gam2
Yaleháu gám
Definition
Texture of food; the mouthfeel or physical sensation of food in the mouth.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the tactile sensation of food inside the mouth rather than the flavor profile. It is frequently paired with adjectives like 彈牙 for bouncy or chewy textures, or 軟糯 for soft and sticky ones. Use this when you want to critique the physical quality of an ingredient beyond just how it tastes.
Measure word
zung3種jungExamples
The texture of these fish balls is very bouncy.
How do you find the texture of this piece of meat?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the flavor or taste of food, as those are covered by 味道. It is strictly for the physical sensation, such as crunchiness or tenderness.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
