zyut3 min6 zyu1啜面珠
Jyutpingzyut3 min6 zyu1
Yalejyut mihn jyū
Definition
To kiss someone on the cheek.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
This term is primarily used when referring to affectionate gestures towards children or close family members. It carries a playful and intimate tone that sounds much more natural in a domestic setting than formal alternatives. Using it for romantic partners is less common, as other terms are typically preferred for adult romantic expressions.
Examples
He really likes kissing cheeks.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in professional or public settings, as it can sound overly informal or even childish depending on the context. It is strictly for close personal relationships.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
