dou3 se3倒瀉倒泻
Jyutpingdou3 se3
Yaledou se
Definition
To accidentally spill liquid from a container.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This verb specifically describes the accidental spilling of liquids from a container. It is a compound verb where the second character 瀉 acts as a resultative complement, emphasizing the action of flowing out uncontrollably. It is almost always used in contexts involving a mess or an unfortunate accident.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
to be in a chaotic mess
Common mistake
Do not use this for spilling solid objects like rice or sand, as it is strictly for liquids. For solids, use 倒瀉 is incorrect; you would simply use 倒 or 跌.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
