suk6 gwo3 tau4熟過頭熟过头

Jyutpingsuk6 gwo3 tau4

Yalesuhk gwo tàuh

Definition

Overcooked, overdone, or overripe.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on the texture or state of food that has been subjected to heat for too long, rendering it less palatable. While it can apply to any food, it is most frequently used for meat or vegetables that have lost their ideal crunch or tenderness. It carries a slightly stronger sense of disappointment than just saying it is overcooked.

Examples

le1呢dip2碟coi3菜caau2炒dak1得taai2太suk6熟gwo3過tau4頭laa3喇。

This dish is stir-fried way too much.

nei5你zyu2煮dou3到di1啲juk6肉suk6熟gwo3過tau4頭，hou2好naan4難ngaau5咬aa4呀。

You cooked the meat until it's overdone, it's hard to chew.

Common phrases

zyu2煮dou3到suk6熟gwo3過tau4頭

cooked until overdone

Common mistake

Avoid using this for non-food items, as it specifically describes the result of cooking processes. For people who are overly familiar or experienced, use 熟口熟面 or 熟手 instead.