muk6 juk6沐浴
Jyutpingmuk6 juk6
Yalemuhk yuhk
Definition
To take a bath, or to be bathed or enveloped in something.
- literaryto take a bath; to bathe
- figurativeto be bathed in; to be enveloped in
colloquialdaily actionshealth
How it's used
While 沐浴 is a formal term often found in literature or religious contexts, 沖涼 is the standard, everyday way to say take a bath or shower in Hong Kong. Using 沐浴 in casual conversation sounds overly dramatic or like you are reading from a textbook. It is also common to use 沖涼 to refer to a shower, even though the literal meaning is to wash away the heat.
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Common mistake
Do not use 沐浴 in daily speech as it sounds like you are performing a formal ritual. Stick to 沖涼 for all standard hygiene contexts.
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