dap6 sap1𢱕濕𢱕湿
Jyutpingdap6 sap1
Yaledahp sāp
Definition
To get wet in the rain.
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How it's used
Specifically describes the state of being drenched by rain rather than just getting wet from a spill or a bath. It carries a slightly informal tone and is often used to complain about the weather or an unfortunate lack of an umbrella. The character 𢱕 is unique to Cantonese and specifically captures the feeling of being pelted or drenched by heavy precipitation.
Examples
I didn't bring an umbrella today and got soaked on the way to work.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for getting wet from a glass of water or a swimming pool, as it strongly implies the source of the moisture is rain.
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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.
