gwo1 lau4渦流涡流
Jyutpinggwo1 lau4
Yalegwō làuh
Definition
Vortex, whirlpool, or eddy; a circular current of water or air.
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How it's used
Used primarily in scientific or descriptive contexts to describe a circular current in water or air. While technically accurate, everyday speakers often prefer using descriptive phrases like 水旋轉 or 漩渦 when talking about water movement in casual settings. It carries a slightly formal or technical tone compared to more common colloquial terms.
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There is a huge swirl in the middle of the river.
Do you see the swirl on the water surface?
Related words
Common phrases
to form a swirl
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 漩渦, which is the more common and natural term for a whirlpool or water vortex in daily life. 渦流 is frequently reserved for technical discussions in physics or engineering regarding fluid dynamics.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
