lei4灕漓
Jyutpinglei4
Yalelèih
Definition
To seep through, or the name of a river in Guangxi.
- to seep through
- the Li River in Guangxi
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily used to describe liquids slowly leaking or penetrating through a surface or container. It carries a sense of gradual, persistent movement rather than a sudden burst or flow. While it appears in geographical names, its everyday function is restricted to describing this specific type of leakage.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 漏, which is the general term for leaking. 灕 specifically implies a slow, permeating seepage, often through a porous material or a small gap, whereas 漏 is broader and can refer to large holes or broken pipes.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
