do1 hau2 seoi2多口水
Jyutpingdo1 hau2 seoi2
Yaledō háu séui
Definition
Talkative; speaking too much.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the annoying or excessive nature of someone's speech rather than just their ability to speak. It carries a slightly critical or impatient tone, implying that the listener is tired of hearing the person talk. It is frequently used to tell someone to stop wasting time and focus on the task at hand.
Examples
He is really so talkative, he just won't stop talking.
Why are you talking so much? Hurry up and get to work.
Related words
Common phrases
to talk excessively
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of having a lot of saliva, which is rarely the intended meaning in daily life. It is an adjective phrase describing a person's habit, so it should not be used to describe the act of speaking itself.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
