nap6 ci1 ci1𣲷黐黐
Jyutpingnap6 ci1 ci1
Yalenahp chī chī
Definition
Sticky or slimy; covered in sticky liquid or slime.
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How it's used
This adjective is specifically used for textures that are unpleasantly viscous or tacky. It often carries a negative connotation, implying that the stickiness is unwanted or unhygienic. It is frequently applied to melting food, spilled sugary drinks, or bodily secretions.
Examples
This candy melted and made my whole hand sticky.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe things that are meant to be sticky, like adhesive tape or glue, as those are usually described as 黐. Use 𣲷黐黐 specifically for things that feel messy or gross to the touch.
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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.
