lam4淋

Jyutpinglam4

Yalelàhm

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To sprinkle or pour water onto something, or to get wet.

to pour water on; to sprinkle; to drench; to water
to get wet (e.g., from rain)

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How it's used

Beyond the literal act of watering plants, this verb is frequently used in the passive voice to describe being caught in a downpour. It carries a sense of being caught off guard or suffering the inconvenience of getting wet. When used with food, it can also describe drizzling a sauce or liquid over a dish.

Examples

nei5你gei3記dak1得bong1幫di1啲faa1花lam4淋seoi2水aa4呀。

Remember to water the flowers.

ngo5我tau4頭sin1先ceot1出gaai1街bei2俾jyu5雨lam4淋sap1濕saai3晒。

I got completely soaked by the rain when I went out earlier.

Related words

synonymsaa2灑sásee alsosap1濕sāp

Common phrases

lam4淋seoi2水

to water (plants)

lam4淋sap1濕

to get wet (by rain or liquid)

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the adjective 淋 which describes something soft, soggy, or overcooked. While the character is the same, the context of using water versus describing the texture of food or objects is distinct.