cim4 seoi2 jyun4潛水員潜水员
Jyutpingcim4 seoi2 jyun4
Yalechìhm séui yùhn
Definition
Diver; a professional who works underwater.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal profession, this term is frequently used in internet slang to describe someone who reads online forums or group chats without ever posting or participating. Such a person is often said to be 潛水, which captures the act of staying hidden beneath the surface of the conversation. It is a lighthearted way to call someone a lurker.
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His childhood dream was to be a diver.
Where did that diver go diving today?
Related words
Common phrases
professional diver
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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.
