si3 mei6試味试味

Jyutpingsi3 mei6

Yalesi meih

Uncommon

Definition

To taste food, drinks, or sauces in order to test their flavor.

colloquialfooddaily actions

How it's used

This term is specifically used for checking the flavor or seasoning of food during preparation or before serving. It implies a professional or evaluative action rather than simply eating for pleasure. You will often hear it used in kitchen settings or when someone is cooking for others and wants feedback on the balance of ingredients.

Examples

ni1呢go3個zoeng3醬zap1汁hou2好dak6特bit6別，nei5你si3試mei6味mei6未aa4呀？

This sauce is very unique, have you tasted it yet?

cyu4廚si1師zyu2煮hou2好zi1之hau6後，wui2會giu3叫haak3客jan4人si3試mei6味。

After the chef finishes cooking, they will ask the customer to taste it.

Common phrases

giu3叫jan4人si3試mei6味

ask someone to taste

si3試mei6味zi1之hau6後

after tasting

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 食嘢, which refers to the general act of eating. 試味 is strictly about evaluating the taste, usually involving a small portion or a spoonful, rather than consuming a full meal.