zing2 je5 sik6整嘢食
Jyutpingzing2 je5 sik6
Yalejíng yéh sihk
Definition
To cook, prepare food, or make something to eat.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
This phrase is the standard way to refer to the act of cooking in casual conversation. It functions as a verb phrase rather than a formal noun, making it much more natural than the formal term 烹飪. You can easily modify it by adding specific ingredients or dishes directly after the phrase.
Examples
I want to stay home and cook tonight.
Do you usually like cooking?
Related words
Common phrases
to be good at cooking
Common mistake
Avoid using this phrase in professional or formal culinary contexts, as it sounds very informal and domestic. It is specifically for home cooking or casual food preparation, not for describing a professional chef's work.
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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.
