cing1 seoi2清水
Jyutpingcing1 seoi2
Yalechīng séui
Definition
Clear, clean water that is free of impurities.
colloquialfooddrink
How it's used
Often used to distinguish plain water from other liquids like tea, soup, or juice. When referring to the act of rinsing something, it implies using water without any additives or soap.
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bui1杯būiExamples
Remember to rinse the vegetables clean with plain water.
There is nothing to drink here, just plain water.
Related words
Common phrases
wash face with plain water
boil vegetables in plain water
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 礦泉水, which specifically refers to mineral water. Using 清水 to describe a drink in a restaurant might sound like you are asking for tap water or water without ice.
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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.
