saai1 taat3嘥撻嘥挞
Jyutpingsaai1 taat3
Yalesāai taat
Definition
To waste food or ruin things.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of wasting food, often carrying a sense of moral disapproval or regret. It is frequently used by parents or elders to teach children about the value of resources. While it can apply to any food, it is most commonly heard in relation to staple foods like rice or noodles.
Examples
If you cannot finish eating, do not waste the food.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 嘥, which is a general verb for wasting anything, including time, money, or effort. 嘥撻 is strictly reserved for food and eating contexts.
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