caa4 seoi2茶水
Jyutpingcaa4 seoi2
Yalechàh séui
Definition
Drinks such as tea and water, sometimes including light snacks.
colloquialdrinkwork
How it's used
Refers broadly to simple beverages, often implying a casual or office setting rather than a fancy cafe. It is frequently used to describe the service of providing drinks in a workplace, such as the role of a tea lady or the function of a pantry.
Measure word
bui1杯būiExamples
Is there any coffee to drink in the pantry?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to high end drinks or specific alcoholic beverages, as it carries a humble and functional connotation. It is not a direct translation for tea in a formal or culinary context.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
