nai4 zoeng1泥漿泥浆
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Definition
Slurry, mud, or silt; a thick, semi-liquid mixture of mud and water.
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How it's used
Describes a thick, viscous mixture of soil and water that is messy and difficult to walk through. It carries a sense of being unrefined or dirty, often used when someone gets stuck or makes a mess. While 泥 is the general term for soil or dirt, 泥漿 specifically highlights the wet, semi-liquid consistency.
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My shoes stepped into the mud.
Why are you covered in mud?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 泥土, which refers to dry soil or earth used for gardening or construction. Using 泥漿 to describe garden soil would sound like you are talking about a swamp or a puddle.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
