lei6 hau2 bat1 lei6 fuk1利口不利腹
Jyutpinglei6 hau2 bat1 lei6 fuk1
Yaleleih háu bāt leih fūk
Definition
Tasty but unhealthy; pleasing to the palate but bad for the stomach.
colloquialfoodhealth
How it's used
This idiom specifically targets food that tastes good but lacks nutritional value or causes digestive issues. It is often used as a gentle warning or a critique of someone's poor dietary habits. The phrase highlights the disconnect between the immediate pleasure of the palate and the long term impact on the body.
Examples
These snacks are tasty but bad for your health.
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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.
