bun6坢
Jyutpingbun6
Yalebuhn
Definition
Muck, mud, or mire.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to thick, wet, or sticky dirt, often mud or sludge found on the ground. It carries a stronger sense of being messy or unpleasant compared to general terms for dust or dirt. It is frequently used to describe the state of shoes or floors after walking through a rainy or construction area.
Examples
The floor is covered in muck, it is so dirty.
Your shoes are covered in muck, wash them clean quickly.
Related words
Common phrases
covered in muck
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 泥, which is the general word for soil or earth. 坢 implies a more negative, messy, or unhygienic quality that requires cleaning.
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