sik1 sik6識食识食
Jyutpingsik1 sik6
Yalesīk sihk
Definition
To know a lot about food; to be a foodie or a connoisseur of good food.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Describes someone who possesses a refined palate or deep knowledge of culinary quality, often implying they seek out the best or most authentic versions of a dish. It is frequently used as a compliment to someone who avoids tourist traps or understands the nuances of seasonal ingredients. The phrase carries a sense of connoisseurship rather than just having a large appetite.
Examples
He really knows his food, he went to that shop on purpose.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply liking food or being a glutton, as it specifically implies a level of expertise or discerning taste that others respect.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
