lou6 seoi2露水
Jyutpinglou6 seoi2
Yalelouh séui
Definition
Dew or dewdrop; water droplets condensed on cool surfaces.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of morning dew, this word is frequently used in the idiom 露水姻緣 to describe a fleeting or short lived romantic relationship. It carries a poetic and slightly melancholic undertone, suggesting something beautiful but destined to evaporate quickly under the sun. You will rarely hear it used in a technical or scientific context in daily speech.
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dik6滴dikhExamples
There is still a lot of dew on the grass in the early morning.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 露面, which means to show one's face or make an appearance. While both share the character 露, they are unrelated in meaning.
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