pau3婄
Jyutpingpau3
Yalepau
Definition
Soggy and spongy from being soaked in water; flabby or not firm.
- soaked in water until soft and spongy
- flabby; slack; not firm in structure
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How it's used
Describes a specific texture resulting from excess moisture, often implying a loss of original firmness or crispness. It is frequently used for food items like biscuits or bread that have sat in liquid too long, but can also describe fabrics or materials that feel limp and damp. The particle 晒 is commonly added to emphasize that the entire object has become completely soggy.
Examples
The biscuit is all soggy and spongy, how could it be good to eat?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 腍, which generally means soft or tender in a positive sense, such as well-cooked meat. 婄 carries a negative connotation of being ruined or unpleasantly mushy due to water damage.
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Grammar guides
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