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Jyutpinglaap6 saap3 je5
Yalelaahp saap yéh
Definition
Junk food; unhealthy food with little nutritional value, especially fast food.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to food that is perceived as having little nutritional value, often implying that it is processed or greasy. While it can literally mean trash, using it to describe food carries a strong judgmental tone about the quality or healthiness of the meal. It is frequently used by parents or health-conscious friends to discourage someone from eating fast food or snacks.
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di1啲dīExamples
You eat junk food all the time, no wonder you get sick so easily.
What is so good about this kind of junk food?
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Common phrases
to eat junk food
to eat junk food all the time
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe food that is simply cheap or plain; it specifically implies that the food is unhealthy or low-quality. It is also considered quite blunt and rude if said directly to someone who is currently enjoying their meal.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
