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Definition
Sweet, having the taste of sugar; delicious or fresh.
- sweet, having the taste of sugar
- delicious; fresh and sweet-umami
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How it's used
Beyond describing taste, this word often appears in the phrase 甜品 to refer to desserts. It is also used metaphorically to describe a happy or blissful feeling, such as in the expression 甜絲絲, which describes a warm, fuzzy feeling of joy or love.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
