jau6侑
Jyutpingjau6
Yaleyauh
Definition
To urge someone to eat or drink; to repay a kindness.
colloquialfoodpeople
How it's used
Primarily used in the context of hospitality, this term describes the act of encouraging guests to eat more food during a meal. It carries a warm, traditional nuance of being a considerate host who wants to ensure everyone is well fed. While it can also imply repaying kindness, the sense of urging someone to eat is far more common in everyday speech.
Examples
He is very polite and always urges me to eat more.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general words for 'persuade' like 勸, but 侑 is specifically tied to food and dining etiquette. It is not used for general advice or convincing someone to change their mind about non-food matters.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
