gam1 lou6甘露
Jyutpinggam1 lou6
Yalegām louh
Definition
Sweet dew; nectar.
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How it's used
Literary and poetic in nature, this term is rarely used in casual conversation to describe actual liquid. It often appears in religious contexts or metaphors for something refreshing and life-giving, such as a long-awaited rain or a kind favor. Using it in everyday speech can sound overly dramatic or archaic.
Examples
It is as if he has been nourished by sweet dew.
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Common phrases
nourished by sweet dew
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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.
