ji1 ng5 zong6 miu2醫五臟廟医五脏庙

Jyutpingji1 ng5 zong6 miu2

Yaleyī ńgh johng míu

Definition

To eat; to have a meal to satisfy one's hunger.

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How it's used

This expression uses the metaphor of the stomach as a temple that needs to be appeased with offerings of food. It carries a humorous and slightly dramatic tone, often used when someone is feeling particularly hungry or is looking forward to a meal. It is much more vivid than simply saying 食飯.

Examples

tou5肚ngo6餓laa3喇，wan2搵dei6地fong1方ji1醫ng5五zong6臟miu2廟sin1先。

I'm hungry, let's find somewhere to eat first.

nei5你sik6食zo2咗mei6未aa4呀？jat1一cai4齊heoi3去ji1醫ng5五zong6臟miu2廟laa1啦。

Have you eaten yet? Let's go grab a bite together.

Common phrases

heoi3去ji1醫ng5五zong6臟miu2廟

to go grab a bite

Common mistake

Do not use this in formal contexts, such as business meetings or professional emails, as it is strictly colloquial and lighthearted. It is also not a literal reference to any religious practice.