ling4 seoi2靈水灵水
Jyutpingling4 seoi2
Yalelìhng séui
Definition
Water believed to have special or supernatural powers, or Lingshui in Guangxi.
- water believed to have special, magical, or supernatural powers
- literarysmart; shrewd; clever
- Lingshui, a place in Guangxi, China
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How it's used
Describes someone who is quick-witted, sharp, or has a keen sense of intuition. While it can refer to mystical water in folklore, its primary use in daily conversation is to compliment someone's mental agility. It implies a natural cleverness that allows a person to react swiftly to changing situations.
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Do not confuse this with 靈活, which refers to physical flexibility or the ability to adapt to circumstances. 靈水 focuses more on the sharpness of one's mind and the ability to grasp things quickly.
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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.
