m4 gau3 hau4唔夠喉唔够喉
Jyutpingm4 gau3 hau4
Yalem̀h gau hàuh
Definition
To feel unsatisfied because one's craving or desire for something has not been fully met.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the lingering desire for more after an initial experience. It is frequently used when a portion of food is too small or an activity ends prematurely, leaving the person wanting to continue. The term captures a sense of being teased by a small amount that fails to hit the spot.
Examples
This plate of fried noodles is too small, I'm still not satisfied after eating it.
Related words
Common phrases
to eat until one is still craving more
to not have played enough to be satisfied
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe being physically full or satisfied. It specifically refers to the psychological or sensory craving that remains after an experience has ended.
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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.
