hyut3 seoi2血水
Jyutpinghyut3 seoi2
Yalehyut séui
Definition
A trickle of thin blood or bloody discharge oozing slowly.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on thin, watery blood or fluid mixed with blood rather than a heavy flow. It is commonly used in medical or injury contexts to describe the discharge from a healing wound or a blister. Unlike simply saying 血, this term implies a diluted or sparse consistency.
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di1啲dīExamples
The wound still has some blood oozing out.
It is just a trickle of blood from your wound, no need to panic.
Related words
Common phrases
ooze a trickle of blood
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe heavy bleeding or a pool of blood, as the term specifically highlights the watery or thin nature of the fluid.
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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.
