dou2 hon6 seoi2倒汗水

Jyutpingdou2 hon6 seoi2

Yaledóu hohn séui

Definition

Condensation; water droplets formed when warm air meets a cold surface, such as under a pot lid during cooking.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to condensation that forms on surfaces due to temperature differences. It is frequently used in the context of cooking, such as when steam hits a cold lid, or during humid weather when cold surfaces like walls or floors attract moisture from the air. The term carries a sense of annoyance or messiness, as it often implies water dripping where it should not be.

Measure word

di1啲dī

Examples

go3個koi3蓋soeng5上min6面hou2好do1多dou3倒hon6汗seoi2水aa4呀。

There is a lot of condensation on the lid.

nei5你gin3見m4唔gin3見dou3到dei6地baan2板jau5有dou3倒hon6汗seoi2水？

Do you see any condensation on the floor?

Common phrases

dik6滴dou3倒hon6汗seoi2水

to drip condensation

ceot1出dou3倒hon6汗seoi2水

to form condensation

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with sweat or perspiration, even though the word contains the character for sweat. It is strictly used for physical condensation on inanimate objects.