kai1 lau4溪流
Jyutpingkai1 lau4
Yalekāi làuh
Definition
Stream; a flow of water narrower than a river.
neutralnature
How it's used
Refers specifically to a small, narrow body of flowing water that is visibly smaller than a river. It is often used in descriptive or literary contexts to evoke a sense of nature or tranquility. In everyday casual speech, people might simply use 水坑 or 小河 if they want to sound less formal.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Do you see a stream in front?
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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.
