hau4 kam4喉禽
Jyutpinghau4 kam4
Yalehàuh kàhm
Definition
Anxious; impatient; desperate; unable to wait.
colloquialemotionfood
How it's used
Describes an intense, almost animalistic craving or impatience for something, often used when someone is acting overly eager or desperate. It carries a slightly negative connotation of being unable to control one's impulses. While it can refer to physical hunger, it is frequently applied to non-food situations like wanting to buy something immediately or rushing into a new relationship.
Examples
He was so desperate that he left without even eating.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 肚餓, which simply means hungry. 喉禽 implies a frantic, impatient state of mind rather than just a physiological need for food.
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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.
