dung3 seoi2凍水冻水
Jyutpingdung3 seoi2
Yaledung séui
Definition
Cold water
colloquialdrink
How it's used
Refers specifically to chilled drinking water, often served in restaurants or at home. It is distinct from 冰水, which implies water with actual ice cubes added to it. When ordering in a local cafe, simply asking for 凍水 is the standard way to request a glass of chilled water without ice.
Measure word
bui1杯būiExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 涼水, which in some contexts refers to water at room temperature rather than chilled water.
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