hyut3 / kyut3吷
Jyutpinghyut3 / kyut3
Yalehyut / kyut
Definition
To make a sound of sucking or sipping; to whistle.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
This verb specifically describes the act of sipping or sucking a small amount of liquid, often with a slight slurping sound. It is frequently used when tasting hot soup or tea to avoid burning the tongue. Unlike general verbs for drinking, this implies a careful, deliberate, or small-scale action.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 啜, which is used for sucking on something like a straw or a lollipop. While both involve mouth suction, 吷 is almost exclusively reserved for liquids like soup or broth.
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Grammar guides
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