hung4 seoi2洪水
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Definition
Flood or floodwater; a deluge that submerges land that is usually dry.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a large scale, destructive overflow of water, often implying a natural disaster. While it can be used in formal news reports, it is also used in everyday speech to describe severe weather events or sudden inundation. It carries a sense of danger and uncontrollable force compared to simple water accumulation.
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The flood destroyed all the crops.
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Common phrases
a terrifying monster or a great threat
a flood breaks out
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 水浸, which is a more general term for any level of flooding or waterlogging, such as a street being flooded after heavy rain. 洪水 implies a much more powerful, often life-threatening volume of water.
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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.
