wai3 naai5餵奶喂奶
Jyutpingwai3 naai5
Yalewai náaih
Definition
To feed milk to a baby, either by breastfeeding or bottle-feeding.
colloquialfamilydaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of feeding a baby, whether through breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. It is a common term used by parents and caregivers in daily life. When discussing the method, people often distinguish between 埋身餵 for breastfeeding and 用奶樽 for bottle-feeding.
Examples
The baby is crying so hard, does he need to be fed?
I just finished feeding the baby, I am so tired now.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with 餵食, which is a general term for feeding someone or something else, such as a pet or an elderly person. 餵奶 is strictly reserved for infants.
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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.
