sik6 m4 saai3食唔晒
Jyutpingsik6 m4 saai3
Yalesihk m̀h saai
Definition
Unable to finish eating something; cannot eat all of it.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
This phrase uses the potential complement structure where 唔晒 indicates that the action of eating cannot be completed to the full extent. It is frequently used when someone orders too much food or when portion sizes are unexpectedly large. It carries a sense of practical concern about food waste or the inability to consume the entire quantity provided.
Examples
This plate of rice is so big, I can't finish it by myself.
You bought so much food, what should we do if we can't finish it?
Common phrases
to take away the food that cannot be finished
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 唔晒 with 冇食, but 冇食 means did not eat at all, whereas 食唔晒 implies you have eaten some but cannot finish the rest.
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