jau4 naam5 naam5油淰淰

Jyutpingjau4 naam5 naam5

Yaleyàuh náahm náahm

Definition

Oily, greasy, or fatty to the touch or appearance.

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How it's used

Describes a texture that is unpleasantly thick with oil or grease. It is commonly used for food that has been deep-fried or soaked in fat, but also frequently applied to skin that has become overly shiny and oily throughout the day.

Examples

le1呢dip2碟caau2炒faan6飯jau4油naam5淰naam5淰，sik6食dou3到hou2好zai6滯aa4呀。

This plate of fried rice is so oily, I feel very bloated after eating it.

nei5你faai3塊min6面jau4油naam5淰naam5淰，faai3快di1啲heoi3去sai2洗min6面laa1啦。

Your face is so greasy, go wash it quickly.

Common phrases

jau4油naam5淰naam5淰ge3嘅pei4皮fu1膚

oily skin

jau4油naam5淰naam5淰ge3嘅sung3餸

greasy dishes

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 油膩, which is a more general term for food that is rich or fatty. 油淰淰 specifically highlights a tactile, often negative, sensation of excess oiliness.