luk6 zau1綠洲绿洲
Jyutpingluk6 zau1
Yalelukh jāu
Definition
Oasis; an area in a desert with a water source and lush vegetation.
neutralnature
How it's used
Used primarily in a literal geographical sense or as a metaphor for a refreshing break in a stressful environment. It carries a strong connotation of relief and survival, often appearing in contexts describing a sudden improvement in a bleak situation.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
saa1 mok6 jap6 min6 ging2 jin4 jau5 jat1 pin2 luk6 zau1 aa4
沙漠入面竟然有一片綠洲呀。
There is actually an oasis in the middle of the desert.
ni1 go3 sing4 si5 hou2 ci5 saa1 mok6 jap6 min6 ge3 luk6 zau1 gam3
呢個城市好似沙漠入面嘅綠洲咁。
This city is like an oasis in the desert.
Related words
Common phrases
saa1 mok6 luk6 zau1
沙漠綠洲
desert oasis
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
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