kap1 sap1吸濕吸湿
Jyutpingkap1 sap1
Yalekāp sāp
Definition
To absorb moisture, especially from the air.
colloquialhomeweather
How it's used
This term is primarily used in the context of home maintenance and climate control, especially during the humid spring months in Hong Kong. It functions as a verb, but it is very common to see it as part of compound nouns like 吸濕機 or 吸濕劑. It focuses specifically on removing excess humidity from the air or enclosed spaces rather than general absorption of liquids.
Examples
This drawer is very damp, you need to put some moisture absorbers inside.
Do you use a dehumidifier at home?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 吸收, which is a general term for absorbing things like nutrients or information. 吸濕 is strictly reserved for moisture and humidity.
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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.
