naau6淖
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Definition
Slush; wet mud; mire.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe the messy, semi-liquid mixture of melting snow or ice and dirt on the ground. It carries a strong negative connotation of being slippery, wet, and unhygienic. While technically accurate for slush, it is rarely used in daily conversation in Hong Kong due to the lack of snow, and is more commonly encountered in written descriptions of colder climates.
Examples
The road is full of slush, be careful when walking.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 泥漿, which refers to mud or thick sludge. 淖 specifically implies the presence of melting ice or snow.
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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.
