zyu6 gaa1 coi3住家菜
Jyutpingzyu6 gaa1 coi3
Yalejyuh gā choi
Definition
Home-cooked dishes, or a derogatory term for a married woman.
- home-cooked dishes; food commonly eaten at home
- vulgara married woman
colloquialfoodfamily
How it's used
Evokes a strong sense of comfort and nostalgia, often contrasting with the convenience of restaurant food. While it literally refers to home cooking, it can also be used as a derogatory slang term to describe a married woman, implying she is 'domesticated' or 'taken'.
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caan1餐chānExamples
I really miss the home-cooked food at home.
Are you going home for a home-cooked meal tonight or eating out?
Related words
Common phrases
to eat home-cooked food
the taste of home-cooked food
Common mistake
Using this term to describe a woman is highly offensive and sexist, so avoid using it in that context unless you are intentionally being rude.
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