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Definition
A local term for the downstream branches or distributaries of the Pearl River.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the branching channels or distributaries of the Pearl River delta. It is a highly regional term rooted in the geography of the Pearl River Delta, often appearing in place names like 瀝源 or 瀝口. It is rarely used in modern daily conversation outside of geographical or historical contexts.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the character 瀝 in 瀝青, which refers to asphalt or bitumen. In the context of water, it is strictly tied to the specific hydrology of the Pearl River delta region.
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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.
