jau5 tei1 si2有Ｔａｓｔｅ
Jyutpingjau5 tei1 si2
Yaleyáuh tēi sí
Definition
To have good taste, especially in style, fashion, or lifestyle.
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How it's used
Borrowing the English word "taste" is extremely common in Hong Kong to describe someone with a refined aesthetic sense or style. It functions as an adjective phrase, usually preceded by "好" to emphasize the quality. It is far more natural in casual conversation than using formal Chinese equivalents like "有品味".
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal sense of "tasting" food, as it is strictly used for fashion, design, or lifestyle choices. Using it to describe the flavor of a dish will sound confusing or incorrect to native speakers.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
