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Definition
To sink, submerge, overflow, or cover.
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How it's used
Although 沒 is a common character in written Chinese, it is rarely used as a standalone verb in spoken Cantonese. Instead, speakers almost always use 沉 or 沉沒 to describe the act of sinking. When 沒 appears in spoken Cantonese, it is usually part of a compound word or a literary expression.
Related words
Common phrases
to sink
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 冇, which is the standard Cantonese negative marker meaning to not have. They are completely different words with different pronunciations and meanings.
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