tim4 si1 si1甜絲絲甜丝丝
Jyutpingtim4 si1 si1
Yaletìhm sī sī
Definition
Pleasantly sweet to the taste, or describing a warm, sweet, and comforting feeling.
- pleasantly sweet in taste
- having a sweet, warm, or comforted feeling
colloquialfoodemotion
How it's used
Beyond describing the literal taste of food, this expression is frequently used to describe a person's expression or a feeling of being touched by something heartwarming. It conveys a sense of gentle, lingering sweetness rather than an intense or cloying sensation. When applied to people, it suggests a shy, blissful, or content state often associated with romance or pleasant surprises.
Examples
This mango is sweet and delicious, it's perfect for kids.
Related words
Common phrases
to smile with a sweet, blissful expression
to have a sweet and pleasant taste
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe overly sugary or artificial sweetness, as it implies a natural, pleasant, or delicate quality. It is not suitable for describing heavy desserts that might be described as 膩.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
