naai1奶
Jyutpingnaai1
Yalenāai
Definition
Milk; the white liquid secreted by female mammals as food, typically referring to cow's milk if unspecified.
colloquialfooddrink
How it's used
Refers specifically to the liquid food source, but in a colloquial context, it is often used as a shorthand for cow milk. When referring to breast milk, speakers typically use the more specific term 人奶 to avoid ambiguity. It is also frequently used in compound words to describe the flavor profile of various drinks, such as 奶茶.
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bui1杯būiExamples
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 奶, which is a vulgar slang term for licking. In a culinary context, always ensure the context is clear so it is not misinterpreted.
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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.
