hau2 seoi2 mei4口水溦
Jyutpinghau2 seoi2 mei4
Yaleháu séui mèih
Definition
Saliva that accidentally splatters or sprays out of someone's mouth while they are talking.
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How it's used
This term specifically describes the tiny, often unintentional droplets of saliva that escape during speech, rather than just general saliva. It carries a strong negative connotation and is almost exclusively used to complain about someone's lack of hygiene or poor speaking habits. You will rarely hear it used in a neutral or polite context.
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di1啲dīExamples
You are spraying saliva all over my face while talking.
He always sprays saliva when he talks, it is so gross.
Related words
Common phrases
to spray saliva while talking
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 口水, which is the general word for saliva. Using 口水溦 to describe someone drooling while sleeping is incorrect, as it specifically implies the action of spraying while speaking.
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