gong3 seoi2降水
Jyutpinggong3 seoi2
Yalegong séui
Definition
To precipitate; water falling from the sky in forms such as rain or snow.
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How it's used
Use this term primarily in formal, scientific, or meteorological contexts like weather reports. In everyday casual speech, people almost exclusively use the phrasal verbs 落雨 or 落雪 instead of this formal compound. It sounds unnatural and overly academic if used in a normal conversation between friends.
Examples
The Observatory says there will be precipitation tomorrow.
It has been precipitating a lot lately, remember to bring an umbrella when you go out.
Related words
Common phrases
probability of precipitation
amount of precipitation
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe spilling liquid or water falling from a container, as it is strictly reserved for atmospheric phenomena. For accidental spills, use 倒瀉.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
