jyu4腴
Jyutpingjyu4
Yaleyùh
Definition
Plump, fertile, or rich.
- plump; fleshy; chubby
- fertile; rich; fruitful
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How it's used
This character is rarely used in modern spoken Cantonese to describe physical fatness, as it carries a literary or descriptive nuance that feels slightly archaic or poetic. It is most commonly encountered in written descriptions of food, particularly meat that is succulent and rich in fat. When used for people, it implies a soft, rounded, or well-fed appearance rather than just being overweight.
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Do not use this to describe a person in a casual or insulting way, as it sounds overly formal or even like a description from a classic novel. Use 肥 instead for everyday speech.
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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.
