zi1 joeng5滋養滋养
Jyutpingzi1 joeng5
Yalejī yéuhng
Definition
To nourish, moisturize, or provide nutrients through fluids.
colloquialfoodhealth
How it's used
Focuses heavily on the concept of internal wellness through liquid intake, particularly in the context of Cantonese soup culture. It carries a slightly formal or traditional medicinal connotation compared to everyday words for eating or drinking. It is frequently used to describe soups, herbal teas, or desserts that are believed to improve skin health or restore energy.
Examples
This soup is very nourishing, I feel great after drinking it.
Do you usually drink any nourishing sweet soups?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe solid food like meat or vegetables, as it is specifically associated with fluid-based nourishment. It is not used for general nutrition or caloric intake.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
