CANTONESE PHRASE · FOOD
How to say “less sweet” in Cantonese
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The Cantonese phrase
少甜siu2 tim4
less sweet
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How to pronounce it
少甜 (siu2 tim4) is a two-syllable add-on to a drink order: siu2 means less, and tim4 means sweet. It does not name a drink by itself.
- siu2less
- tim4sweet
Play a complete drink order first, then the saved siu2 tim4 recording as the customization you would add after it.
When to use it
Add this compact customization after a drink order.
Try it when: Adding a less-sweet preference to a drink order.
Rough literal gloss: less sweet.