dai1 waa1低窪低洼
Jyutpingdai1 waa1
Yaledāi wā
Definition
Low-lying; describing a flat, sunken area of land that is prone to flooding.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in weather reports or news broadcasts regarding flood risks. It functions as a descriptive adjective for geographical areas rather than a noun that can stand alone in casual conversation. You will rarely hear it used to describe a small dip in the ground, as it implies a wider, more significant topographical depression.
Examples
This is a low-lying area, it floods easily when it rains heavily.
Is the place where you live a low-lying area?
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