ngaam1 hau2 mei6啱口味
Jyutpingngaam1 hau2 mei6
Yalengāam háu meih
Definition
To suit one's taste or preferences.
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How it's used
Focus on the personal preference aspect rather than just the quality of the food. It implies a subjective match between the dish and the eater's palate, making it a polite way to compliment a host or express satisfaction with a meal. It is frequently used with the intensifier 好 to emphasize how perfectly a dish aligns with one's cravings.
Examples
The food at this restaurant really suits my taste.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe food that is objectively good or high quality, as it specifically refers to personal preference. A dish can be 啱口味 to you even if someone else finds it too salty or spicy.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
