sat6 dek3 dek3實趯趯实趯趯
Jyutpingsat6 dek3 dek3
Yalesaht dek dek
Definition
Tough and firm; hard and lacking tenderness.
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How it's used
Describes a texture that is unpleasantly hard, dry, or stiff, often implying that something has lost its intended softness or moisture. It is frequently used for food that has been overcooked or left out too long, but can also describe objects that have hardened over time. The reduplication adds emphasis to the intensity of the hardness.
Examples
This piece of meat is cooked until it's tough and firm, it's hard to chew.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 硬, which is a neutral term for hard. 實趯趯 carries a negative connotation, implying that the hardness is undesirable or indicates poor quality.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
