mat6蜜
Jyutpingmat6
Yalemaht
Definition
Honey or something honey-like; sweet.
colloquialfoodemotion
How it's used
Functions primarily as a morpheme rather than a standalone adjective in modern spoken Cantonese. It is most frequently encountered in compound words describing romantic affection or specific flavor profiles. When describing something that is simply sugary or sweet to the taste, speakers almost always prefer using 甜 instead.
Examples
The two of them are very sweet together.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use 蜜 as a standalone adjective to describe a sweet taste, as it will sound unnatural or poetic. Use 甜 for general sweetness and reserve 蜜 for compounds or when specifically referencing the flavor or texture of honey.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
