cou3澡

Jyutpingcou3

Yalechou

Rare

Definition

To bathe or wash oneself.

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How it's used

While 澡 is used in formal compounds like 淋浴 or 澡堂, it is rarely used as a standalone verb in daily spoken Cantonese. Instead, native speakers almost exclusively use the verb 沖涼 to describe the act of bathing or showering. Using 澡 on its own can sound slightly literary or like a direct translation from written Chinese.

Examples

nei5你gam1今maan5晚cung1沖zo2咗cou3澡mei6未aa4呀？

Have you taken a bath yet tonight?

keoi5佢hou2好zung1鍾ji3意cung1沖cou3澡，mui5每jat6日dou1都jiu3要cung1沖loeng5兩ci3次。

He really likes taking baths, he has to take two every day.

Common phrases

cou3澡tong4堂

public bathhouse

Common mistake

Avoid using 澡 as a standalone verb in casual conversation, as it will sound unnatural or overly formal. Always prefer 沖涼 when talking about your daily routine.