pin2 caan1 baau2片餐飽片餐饱

Jyutpingpin2 caan1 baau2

Yalepín chāan báau

Definition

To gulp down food; to stuff oneself with a hearty meal.

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How it's used

This expression vividly captures the act of eating with intense focus or gusto, often implying a sense of urgency or lack of restraint. It is typically used when someone is very hungry or when the food is particularly appealing. While it implies eating a lot, the focus is more on the vigorous manner of consumption rather than just the quantity.

Examples

gin3見dou2到gam3咁do1多je5嘢sik6食，gang2梗hai6係jiu3要zik1即hak1刻pin2片caan1餐baau2飽laa1啦。

Seeing so much food, we should definitely tuck in right away.

keoi5佢dei6哋jat1一co5坐dai1低zau6就pin2片caan1餐baau2飽，jyun4完cyun4全m4唔lei5理jan4人。

They tucked into their food as soon as they sat down, ignoring everyone else.

Common phrases

zik1即hak1刻pin2片caan1餐baau2飽

to tuck in immediately

daai6大gaa1家pin2片caan1餐baau2飽

everyone tucks in

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply eating a meal, as it carries a connotation of speed and lack of manners. Using it in a formal setting or a high-end restaurant would be considered rude or overly blunt.