tiu4 mei6調味调味
Jyutpingtiu4 mei6
Yaletìuh meih
Definition
To flavor or season food.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of adjusting or enhancing the taste of a dish, rather than just the ingredients themselves. It is frequently used when discussing the final steps of cooking, such as adding salt, soy sauce, or spices to balance the overall flavour profile.
Examples
This soup needs some salt to season it before it tastes good.
What do you like to use for seasoning when you cook?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a noun to mean 'seasoning' or 'condiment', as it functions primarily as a verb. For the actual substances used to season food, use the noun 調味料 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
