YumChaYumCha
BlogGrammarDictionaryJyutpingLearn on webGet the app
BlogLearn on webGrammarDictionary
Get the app
  1. Home
  2. /Cantonese dictionary
  3. /Browse: C
  4. /澡垢索疵

cou3 gau3 sok3 ci1澡垢索疵

Jyutpingcou3 gau3 sok3 ci1
Yalechou gau sok chī

Definition

To wash the dirt to find a defect (idiom); to find fault

Tone guide

T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
YumCha mascot reading

Learn this word in context

Practice Cantonese with bite-sized lessons in the YumCha app.

Download on the App Store

More words

cik1 fung1
敕封
to appoint sb to a post or confer a title on sb by imperial order
ceot1 tou4
出逃
to run away
cim1 mou4 dung6 lik6 daan2 baak6
纖毛動力蛋白纤毛动力蛋白
ciliary dynein protein
cat1 go3 jat1 pei4
七個一皮七个一皮
stress and confusion due to huge workload
ci3 sau3 ban2
刺繡品刺绣品
embroidery
cyu5 seoi2 soeng1
儲水箱储水箱
water-storage tank
Browse all words starting with C

Grammar guides

  • QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
  • TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
  • NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
Browse all grammar topics →

Learn more on the YumCha blog

  • The best app to learn Cantonese tonesThe best app to learn Cantonese tones
  • Cantonese conversation practice: how to actually get speaking repsCantonese conversation practice: how to actually get speaking reps
  • Can you learn Cantonese on DuolingoCan you learn Cantonese on Duolingo?
  • Is Cantonese Chinese? Understanding the relationshipIs Cantonese Chinese? Understanding the relationship

On this page

  • Definition
  • Tones
  • More words
Jyutping
cou3 gau3 sok3 ci1
Yale
chou gau sok chī
Get the app

YumCha

Master Cantonese with bite-sized lessons

Learn

BlogComplete guideDictionaryJyutping converter

App

Download

Follow

X (Twitter)

Company

AboutFAQContact us

Legal

Privacy policyTerms of service

© 2026 YumCha. All rights reserved.