tim4 jai6 jai6甜曳曳
Jyutpingtim4 jai6 jai6
Yaletìhm yaih yaih
Definition
Very sweet in taste.
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How it's used
Reduplication with the suffix 曳曳 adds an emphatic, almost childish or playful tone to the description of sweetness. It is rarely used to describe high-quality gourmet desserts, as it often implies an overwhelming or cloying level of sugar that might be unpleasant. Use it when you want to highlight that something is sugary to the point of being excessive.
Examples
This milk tea is way too sweet, I can't drink it.
Is the sweet soup you made super sweet?
Related words
Common phrases
super sweet dessert soup
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective 曳, which means naughty or misbehaved when referring to children. While they share the same characters, the reduplicated form 甜曳曳 is strictly reserved for taste and has no connection to behavior.
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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.
