hon4 soek3寒削
Jyutpinghon4 soek3
Yalehòhn seuk
Definition
Having a cold property that is considered bad for the stomach.
colloquialfoodhealth
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the digestive impact of food rather than just its temperature. It implies a property of food that irritates the stomach or causes discomfort, often used by older generations when advising against raw or cooling foods. It carries a slightly cautionary tone, suggesting that the food is not just cold, but inherently harmful to one's internal balance.
Examples
These raw and cold things are bad for your stomach, don't eat too much.
Your stomach is weak, you'll feel uncomfortable if you eat things that are bad for it.
Related words
Common phrases
very bad for the stomach
not so bad for the stomach
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 寒冷, which describes the weather or ambient temperature. 寒削 is strictly reserved for describing the nature of food and its effect on the body.
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