naam5淰
Jyutpingnaam5
Yalenáahm
Definition
Soaked; completely and utterly wet.
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How it's used
This word is almost exclusively used in the reduplicated form 濕淰淰 to emphasize the degree of saturation. It carries a strong sensory nuance of being unpleasantly heavy or clinging due to moisture. Unlike the general term 濕, it specifically describes a state of being thoroughly drenched or soggy.
Examples
Your shirt is soaking wet, go change it quickly.
I got soaked in the rain and feel very uncomfortable.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe humidity or dampness in the air, as it specifically refers to physical objects or clothing that have absorbed liquid. It is strictly for describing things that are physically wet to the touch.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
