tim1 faan6添飯添饭
Jyutpingtim1 faan6
Yaletīm faahn
Definition
To refill or add more rice to a bowl.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
This verb specifically refers to the act of adding more rice to a bowl that has already been partially or fully consumed. It carries a sense of hospitality and is often used by hosts to ensure guests are well fed. You will rarely hear it used for other types of food, as it is almost exclusively tied to the consumption of white rice.
Examples
Do you need a rice refill?
I will get more rice after I finish this bowl.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 裝飯, which is the general act of serving rice into a bowl for the first time. Using 添飯 implies you have already started your meal.
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