脆
ceoi3
The Cantonese word for "crunchy" is 脆 (ceoi3).
The term is used as an adjective to describe something that is likely to crunch.
Meaning: likely to crunch (adj)
Which one should you use?
The standard form is 脆, while 脆脆嘅 is an informal variation.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ceoi3.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, 脆 can be used as a shortcut to mean 'decisive' or 'straightforward', as in someone who makes a 'crisp' and quick decision.
- While 'crunchy' in English is almost always positive, saying a person is 脆 in certain Cantonese contexts can imply they are 'weak' or 'easily broken' emotionally or physically.
- When describing a person's voice, using 脆 suggests it is bright and clear rather than harsh. It is often a compliment for singers or actors with high-pitched, resonant voices.
Examples in context
- 這個蘋果很脆。This apple is crunchy.
- 我鍾意食脆脆嘅花生。I like to eat crunchy peanuts.
- 呢啲薯片好脆。ni1 di1 syu4 pin2 hou2 ceoi3.These potato chips are very crunchy.
- 呢個蘋果好脆。ni1 go3 ping4 gwo2 hou2 ceoi3.This apple is very crunchy.
- 我想食啲脆啲嘅嘢食。ngo5 soeng2 sik6 di1 ceoi3 di1 ge3 je5 sik6.I want to eat something crunchier.
Example conversation
Meiling and Chunkit are eating snacks together.
- 美玲 Mei Ling俊傑，你試吓呢個蘋果。Jun3 git3, nei5 si3 haa5 ni1 go3 ping4 gwo2.Chunkit, try this apple.
- 俊傑 Chun Kit好脆呀！好正。hou2 ceoi3 aa3! hou2 zing3.It's so crunchy! Great.
- 美玲 Mei Ling係咪？我最鍾意食脆啲嘅。hai6 mai6? ngo5 zeoi3 zung1 ji3 sik6 ceoi3 di1 ge3.Right? I love the crunchier ones most.
- 俊傑 Chun Kit我都係，好有口感。ngo5 dou1 hai6, hou2 jau5 gam2 cok3.Me too, it has a great texture.
