bou1 seoi2 san1 man4煲水新聞煲水新闻
Jyutpingbou1 seoi2 san1 man4
Yalebōu séui sān màhn
Definition
Fake news or groundless gossip.
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How it's used
The term originates from the idea of boiling water, which creates bubbles that look substantial but are actually empty. It is specifically used to describe sensationalist, fabricated, or exaggerated stories meant to stir up public interest without any factual basis. It is common in entertainment and celebrity gossip contexts but can apply to any unsubstantiated rumor.
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daan1單dānExamples
There is a lot of fake news online, don't believe it blindly.
Is this piece of news fake?
Related words
Common phrases
to manufacture fake news
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal act of boiling water. While it contains the word for water, it is strictly a metaphorical term for misinformation and cannot be used to describe actual cooking processes.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
