zeoi2 daam6咀啖
Jyutpingzeoi2 daam6
Yalejéui daahm
Definition
To give a kiss.
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How it's used
This is a playful and affectionate way to ask for a kiss, often used between romantic partners or by parents speaking to young children. It carries a cutesy, informal tone that makes it sound much softer than the more standard term 錫. Using it in a serious or formal context would sound jarringly out of place.
Examples
Be good, give me a kiss first.
Related words
Common phrases
give a kiss first
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the noun 咀, which refers to the mouth itself. While 咀啖 functions as a verb phrase for requesting a kiss, it is not used to describe the act of kissing in a general or descriptive sense.
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Grammar guides
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