zyu1 saau3豬潲猪潲
Jyutpingzyu1 saau3
Yalejyū saau
Definition
Pig feed made from food waste, or figuratively, extremely unappetizing food.
- pig feed made from food waste or slops
- figurativeextremely unappetizing or poorly prepared food
colloquialfoodother
How it's used
Primarily used as a derogatory metaphor for unappetizing or poorly prepared food. While literally referring to slop for pigs, it is most frequently heard in casual complaints about restaurant meals or home cooking. It carries a strong sense of disgust and implies that the food is unfit for human consumption.
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dau1兜dāuExamples
This dish is cooked like pig feed, how can I eat it?
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Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe actual animal feed in a professional or agricultural context, as it is strictly a pejorative term for human food. Using it to describe someone's cooking is highly offensive and rude.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
