siew dai

Etymology
From, though ultimate source language unascertained. Apparently, literally "less base", from +  in Cantonese pronunciation, referring to the condensed milk, used for sweetening, that sits at the bottom of the cup. In this would be pronounced siu2 dai2, but the compound has not been traced in Cantonese.

Pronunciation

 * The is unaspirated.
 * The is unaspirated.

Adjective

 * 1)  Less sweet.