faa1 saa2花灑花洒
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Definition
A shower head or watering can sprinkler that sprays water through many small holes.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the shower head or the handheld unit rather than the entire shower stall or the act of showering. It is common to use this word when discussing water pressure issues or when replacing bathroom fixtures. The term is borrowed from the visual similarity to a watering can, which shares the same name in Cantonese.
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go3個goExamples
I have turned on the shower to bathe.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 淋浴, which refers to the action of taking a shower. Remember that 花灑 is the physical object, while 淋浴 is the activity.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
