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Jyutpingning6
Yalenihng
Definition
Muddy; sloshy.
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How it's used
Describes surfaces or ground that have become soft and sticky due to excess water. It is frequently used to complain about the state of paths or shoes after a storm. While it can describe the texture of mud itself, it is most commonly used as an adjective to describe the condition of a place.
Examples
Your shoes are covered in mud, wipe them clean quickly.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 泥, which is the noun for mud or soil. 濘 is strictly an adjective describing the muddy state of a surface.
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