sik6 zai6食滯食滞
Jyutpingsik6 zai6
Yalesihk jaih
Definition
To suffer from indigestion from overeating; to feel uncomfortably full.
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How it's used
Describes a specific physical sensation of heavy, sluggish indigestion caused by overeating. It is often used to explain why someone lacks the energy to move or has lost their appetite for the next meal. Unlike simply being full, this implies a negative, lingering discomfort that requires time to digest.
Examples
I overate last night and I still feel quite uncomfortable now.
Are you feeling bloated from overeating? Why are you just sitting there without moving?
Related words
Common phrases
have overeaten and feel bloated
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being full, which is expressed as 食飽. 食滯 specifically carries the connotation of having eaten too much to the point of feeling unwell or physically burdened.
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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.
