biu1滮
Jyutpingbiu1
Yalebīu
Definition
To flow or spurt, particularly referring to water.
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How it's used
Describes a forceful, pressurized release of liquid rather than a gentle flow. It is almost exclusively used for liquids under pressure, such as blood from a deep cut or water from a ruptured pipe. The imagery is quite visceral and often implies an urgent or messy situation.
Examples
The pipe burst and water is spurting out everywhere.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 流 which is a general term for flowing or leaking. Use 滮 only when the liquid is shooting out with force or speed.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
