mei6 seoi2沒水没水

Jyutpingmei6 seoi2

Yalemeih séui

Definition

To dive; to submerge in water.

colloquialsportsdaily actions

How it's used

Refers specifically to the action of entering water headfirst, often used in the context of swimming or recreational activities. It is distinct from jumping into water feet first, which is typically described as 跳水. The term is straightforward and commonly used in casual discussions about sports or pool activities.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好zung1鍾ji3意heoi3去wing6泳ci4池mei6沒seoi2水。

He really likes to dive in the swimming pool.

nei5你sik1識m4唔sik1識mei6沒seoi2水aa4呀？

Do you know how to dive?

Common phrases

mei6沒seoi2水jap6入seoi2水

to dive into the water

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with the Mandarin term for diving, which is also written as 跳水. In Cantonese, 沒水 is the more colloquial way to describe the specific motion of submerging headfirst, whereas 跳水 can sound slightly more formal or refer to the competitive sport.