粵

生saang1乾gon1精zing1

saang1 gon1 zing1shēng qián jīng

English

  1. (adjective) very dry and no juice
  2. fruit that is not succulent/juicy; juiceless fruit
  3. skinny

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 冇水份嘅生果,尤其是橙
  2. 形容人乾瘦

Examples

  • 呢啲柑生乾精囉,唔好食。

    These oranges aren't juicy at all, they're disappointing. ----

  • 佢皮膚好乾燥,似個生乾精。

    He has very dry skin, just like a juiceless fruit.

Sources: cc-canto, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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