ngoi6 lau6外漏
Jyutpingngoi6 lau6
Yalengoih lauh
Definition
To leak or spill out.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
Describes the physical escape of liquids or gases from a container or pipe. While technically accurate, it is often used in more formal or technical contexts compared to the everyday verb 漏, which is the standard way to describe a leak in casual speech.
Examples
The water bottle is leaking really badly.
Related words
Common phrases
serious leakage
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe abstract concepts like information leaks, as that is usually expressed with 洩漏. Using it for a simple dripping faucet sounds overly formal or clinical.
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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.
