piu1 fau4漂浮
Jyutpingpiu1 fau4
Yalepīu fàuh
Definition
To float, typically on the surface of water.
neutralnature
How it's used
Describes objects or substances resting on a liquid surface without sinking. While it can be used for things in the air like clouds or dust, it is most frequently associated with water. It carries a slightly more formal or descriptive tone compared to the simpler verb 浮.
Examples
There is some trash floating on the sea surface.
Do you see the ball floating on the water?
Related words
Common phrases
floating on the water surface
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Grammar guides
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