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Jyutpinglei6 niu6
Yaleleih niuh
Definition
Diuretic; promoting or causing urination.
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How it's used
Describes the physiological effect of substances that increase urine production. It is primarily used in health, dietary, or medical contexts when discussing the properties of specific foods or drinks like coffee, tea, or watermelon.
Examples
This tea is very diuretic; I want to go to the toilet soon after drinking it.
Is watermelon very diuretic?
Related words
Common phrases
diuretic effect
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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.
