sap1咂
Jyutpingsap1
Yalesāp
Definition
To sip, taste, or cheat.
- to sip; to taste
- slangto cheat; to swindle
colloquialfoodmoney
How it's used
Used primarily in two distinct senses: the literal act of sipping or tasting something slowly, and the metaphorical sense of swindling or exploiting someone for financial gain. When used for cheating, it often implies a persistent or predatory behavior where one gradually drains someone's resources.
Examples
He is always thinking about how to cheat people out of their money.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin usage where it might be used more broadly for making a smacking sound with the lips. In Cantonese, the sense of cheating is quite strong and carries a negative connotation of being a swindler.
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Grammar guides
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