wo4 mei6和味
Jyutpingwo4 mei6
Yalewòh meih
Definition
Tasty and delicious; can also mean highly profitable or financially rewarding.
- tasty; delicious; highly flavorful
- slanghighly profitable; financially rewarding; making a lot of money
colloquialfoodmoney
How it's used
Beyond describing food, this word frequently refers to a situation that is financially lucrative or provides a significant personal benefit. It carries a slightly more colloquial and expressive feel than simply saying 好食 or 好味. When used in a business context, it implies that the outcome is satisfyingly rewarding or easy money.
Examples
This business deal turned out to be really profitable!
Related words
Common phrases
a profitable business deal
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Japanese term wagyu, which refers to a specific breed of cattle. While the sounds are somewhat similar, they are entirely unrelated in meaning and origin.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
