zyut3啜
Jyutpingzyut3
Yalejyut
Definition
To suck, sip, or kiss with pursed lips.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of sipping or sucking, this word is frequently used to describe the act of kissing, specifically a quick or light peck. It carries a playful or informal tone compared to the more standard term 錫. It is also commonly used when describing the action of sucking the meat out of shellfish or bones, which is a common way to enjoy certain dishes in local cuisine.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 吸, which is a more general term for inhaling or absorbing. 啜 specifically implies the use of the lips to create suction, making it inappropriate for general inhalation or abstract absorption.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
