ceoi3啐
Jyutpingceoi3
Yalecheui
Definition
To spit, to sip, or the sound of sipping.
- to spit
- datedto sip
- datedthe sound of sipping
writtenbodydaily actions
How it's used
While 啐 is the formal character for the action of spitting, it is rarely used in casual writing where people prefer to use the colloquial term 𦧲. The character 啐 is often associated with the sound of spitting or a sharp, dismissive noise, and it can appear in written descriptions of someone showing contempt. In modern daily speech, you will almost exclusively hear 𦧲 instead of 啐.
Examples
He spits on the street, which is very rude.
Why are you spitting on the floor?
Related words
Common phrases
to spit saliva
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 𦧲, which is the standard spoken word for spitting. Using 啐 in conversation can sound overly literary or like you are reading from a formal text.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
