muk6沐
Jyutpingmuk6
Yalemuhk
Definition
To bathe, shower, or wash oneself; to be immersed in or bathed in.
- to bathe, shower, or wash oneself
- literaryto be bathed in, immersed in, or receive
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How it's used
沐 is a literary morpheme that almost exclusively appears in formal compound words or written expressions. While it carries the meaning of bathing, it is never used in casual speech to describe the act of washing oneself, where 沖涼 is the standard term. It is most commonly encountered in the phrase 沐浴, which can refer to showering or, metaphorically, being immersed in something like sunlight or grace.
Examples
Have you taken a shower today?
He really likes bathing in the sunlight.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 沐 as a standalone verb in daily conversation, but it is not a functional verb in spoken Cantonese. Always use 沖涼 when talking about taking a shower in a domestic setting.
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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.
