cuk1滀
Jyutpingcuk1
Yalechūk
Definition
The accumulation or flow of water; to foster or tolerate.
colloquialnatureemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of water stagnating or pooling in a specific area, often implying a lack of drainage. When used metaphorically, it describes holding back emotions or grievances until they become overwhelming. It carries a slightly negative connotation of something being trapped or suppressed.
Examples
The water here has pooled up and is very dirty.
He rarely bottles up his feelings; he says whatever is on his mind.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 儲, which is a general term for saving money or storing items. 滀 specifically implies liquid accumulation or the internal buildup of negative pressure.
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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.
