soeng4 san1嘗新尝新
Jyutpingsoeng4 san1
Yalesèuhng sān
Definition
To try something new, especially to taste a new crop or food in season.
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How it's used
Often used to describe a personality trait or a lifestyle preference for novelty. It carries a slightly more sophisticated or formal nuance compared to simply saying 試新嘢, making it common in lifestyle articles or when discussing hobbies and travel. It implies an active, adventurous spirit rather than just a one-off action.
Examples
He loves trying new things and is always testing out different restaurants.
Related words
Common phrases
likes to try new things
brave enough to try new things
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 試新, but 嘗新 specifically emphasizes the act of seeking out novelty or innovation, whereas 試新 is a generic verb phrase for testing something new.
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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.
