do1 seoi2多水
Jyutpingdo1 seoi2
Yaledō séui
Definition
To have a lot of water
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How it's used
Primarily used to describe the juiciness of fruits or the water content in vegetables, this term often implies an excess of liquid that might be undesirable in cooking. It functions as an adjective to describe the physical state of food items rather than just the presence of water in a container.
Examples
ni1 go3 caang2 hou2 ci5 hou2 gon1 m4 gau3 do1 seoi2
呢個橙好似好乾，唔夠多水。
This orange seems quite dry, it does not have enough juice.
nei5 maai5 ni1 di1 coi3 gam3 do1 seoi2 hou2 naan4 caau2 wo5
你買呢啲菜咁多水，好難炒喎。
The vegetables you bought are so watery, they are hard to stir-fry.
Related words
Common phrases
do1 seoi2 ge3 saang1 gwo2
多水嘅生果
juicy fruit
ceot1 seoi2
出水
to release water (during cooking)
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person who is thirsty or a place that is flooded, as it specifically refers to the internal moisture content of objects or food.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
