faat3 daai6 seoi2發大水发大水
Jyutpingfaat3 daai6 seoi2
Yalefaat daaih séui
Definition
To flood; to be inundated with water.
colloquialweathernature
How it's used
Describes a significant overflow of water, often implying a natural disaster or a severe event rather than a minor leak. It carries a sense of urgency and scale, distinguishing it from simple terms for water accumulation. It is frequently used in news reports or when describing serious weather-related damage.
Examples
It flooded here last year and ruined all the furniture.
I heard there is a flood upstream, everyone needs to be careful.
Related words
Common phrases
severe flooding
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