sin1 tim4鮮甜鲜甜
Jyutpingsin1 tim4
Yalesīn tìhm
Definition
Fresh and sweet, describing the taste of fresh food such as seafood, vegetables, or fruit.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the natural, inherent sweetness found in high quality seafood or vegetables. It implies that the ingredient is so fresh that no heavy seasoning is needed to bring out its flavor. You will hear this most often when praising steamed fish or hot pot ingredients.
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Common phrases
the taste is fresh and sweet
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe sugary foods like candy or cakes, as those are described as 甜. It is reserved for savory items that possess a subtle, natural sweetness due to their freshness.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
