lik6 seoi2瀝水沥水
Jyutpinglik6 seoi2
Yalelihk séui
Definition
To drain water from food or objects.
colloquialfoodhome
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of removing excess liquid from items like washed produce or kitchenware. It is a common household term used when preparing ingredients or tidying up the kitchen after washing dishes.
Examples
Remember to drain the water after washing the vegetables.
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the noun 漬水 which refers to stagnant water or flooding in a location. 瀝水 is strictly an action performed on an object to remove water.
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