tim1 sik6添食
Jyutpingtim1 sik6
Yaletīm sihk
Definition
To repeat a successful formula to achieve a similar result; to make a sequel or spin-off.
colloquialworkfood
How it's used
Originally referring to the act of asking for a second helping of food, this term has evolved into industry jargon for extending a successful project. It is most frequently used in the context of television shows, film franchises, or restaurant concepts that replicate a winning formula to capitalize on popularity. Using it implies a pragmatic, business-oriented approach to creativity.
Examples
The movie sold so well that the director decided to make a sequel.
Do you think there is still room for this show to continue?
Related words
Common phrases
decide to produce a sequel
announce a continuation
Common mistake
Do not use this to mean simply eating more food in a literal sense, as it now carries a strong connotation of commercial repetition or sequels. For literally asking for more food, use 加飯 or 再食多碗.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
