zeu6𡁻

Jyutpingzeu6

Yalejeuh

動詞

Definition

To chew; to crush food with the teeth.

colloquialfooddaily actions

How it's used

This term is significantly more colloquial and visceral than the standard written term 咀嚼. It carries a slightly rougher, more informal tone, often used when describing food that is physically difficult to break down or when giving a blunt instruction to someone eating too quickly. It is strictly limited to the physical act of chewing and is not used in metaphorical contexts like pondering an idea.

Examples

le1呢gau6嚿ngau4牛juk6肉hou2好ngan6韌，hou2好naan4難𡁻㗎。

This piece of beef is very tough and hard to chew.

nei5你maan6慢maan2慢𡁻，m4唔hou2好gam3咁faai3快tan1吞lok6落tou5肚。

Chew it slowly, don't swallow it so fast.

Common phrases

𡁻m4唔laan6爛

cannot chew through

maan6慢maan2慢𡁻

chew slowly

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the slang usage of 𡁻 as a vulgar term for sexual intercourse. While it is a common word for chewing in daily life, be aware of the context to avoid unintended offensive meanings.