seoi4 jin4 juk6 dik6垂涎欲滴
Jyutpingseoi4 jin4 juk6 dik6
Yalesèuih yìhn yuhk dihk
Definition
To drool with desire; to water at the mouth.
- mouth-watering; extremely appetizing
- figurativecoveting something intensely
colloquialfoodemotion
How it's used
Although this is a four character idiom, it is frequently used in casual speech to describe an intense desire for something beyond just food. It carries a slightly dramatic or humorous tone when applied to non edible objects like gadgets or luxury items. It is much more descriptive and emphatic than simply saying 流口水.
Examples
Seeing that plate of roast goose on the table really makes my mouth water.
Are you drooling with envy seeing others buy a new phone?
Related words
Common phrases
making one's mouth water
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a medical condition or literal drooling caused by illness. It is strictly for expressing strong desire or appetite.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
