taap3嗒
Jyutpingtaap3
Yaletaap
Definition
To lick or taste; to savor.
- to lick; to suck on a sweet
- to taste; to savor; to appreciate a flavor
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How it's used
Often implies a slow, savoring action rather than a quick taste. It is frequently used for things held in the mouth for a long time, like hard candies or lozenges. When used metaphorically, it can imply taking time to appreciate or analyze something.
Examples
He really likes to keep a candy in his mouth and suck on it.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 舐, which is the more literal and sometimes cruder word for licking with the tongue. 嗒 is more focused on the sensation of flavor or the act of sucking on something.
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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.
