fong4 seoi2防水
Jyutpingfong4 seoi2
Yalefòhng séui
Definition
Waterproof; water resistant; to prevent water from penetrating or seeping into the interior.
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How it's used
Used primarily as an adjective to describe objects that resist water penetration, though it can also function as a verb meaning to apply a waterproof coating. It is common to see it paired with specific ratings or levels of protection, especially for electronics or outdoor gear. Unlike some formal terms, it is the standard way to express this concept in both casual and professional settings.
Examples
This bag is waterproof, no need to worry about it getting wet.
Is the watch you bought waterproof or not?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 浸水, which refers to something being submerged or waterlogged. Using 防水 to describe a person who is currently underwater or soaked is incorrect.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
