sik1 jam2 sik1 sik6識飲識食识饮识食
Jyutpingsik1 jam2 sik1 sik6
Yalesīk yám sīk sihk
Definition
To be discerning about food and drink, or to know how to appreciate fine dining.
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How it's used
This phrase describes someone who is a connoisseur of food and drink, implying a sophisticated lifestyle rather than just gluttony. It is often used as a compliment to someone who has refined taste and knows where to find the best culinary experiences. While it literally translates to knowing how to eat and drink, it carries a broader connotation of knowing how to enjoy the finer things in life.
Examples
He knows how to enjoy life and is always looking for good food.
Since you are such a foodie, do you have any good restaurants to recommend?
Related words
Common phrases
a person who knows how to enjoy life
Common mistake
Do not mistake this for simply being hungry or liking food. It specifically implies a level of expertise or high standards in choosing what to consume.
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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.
