hou2 mei6好味
Jyutpinghou2 mei6
Yalehóu meih
Definition
Tasty or delicious
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Focus on the sensory experience of food rather than the quality of ingredients or presentation. While it is a versatile adjective, it is strictly reserved for food and drink, unlike the broader term 正 which can describe anything from a good movie to a cool person.
Examples
nei1 dou6 di1 dim2 sam1 zan1 hai6 hou2 mei6 aa4
呢度啲點心真係好味呀。
The dim sum here is really delicious.
nei5 gok3 dak1 ni1 go3 daan6 gou1 hou2 mei6 m4 hou2 mei2
你覺得呢個蛋糕好味唔好味？
Do you think this cake is tasty?
Related words
Common phrases
hou2 mei6 dou3 wan4
好味到暈
delicious to the point of fainting
hou2 mei6 gwo3
好味過
tastier than
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe people or non-food items, as it sounds bizarre or potentially inappropriate. For general quality or excellence, use 正 or 唔錯 instead.
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.
