pou5 pou5泡泡
Jyutpingpou5 pou5
Yalepóuh póuh
Definition
Bubble or bubbles; foam.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the small, light, and often temporary bubbles found in soap, drinks, or light textures. It carries a playful or cute connotation, often used when talking to children or describing something visually soft and rounded.
Measure word
deoi1堆dēuiExamples
It is so fun to play with bubbles while showering.
Look, there are many bubbles on top of the soda.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 氣泡, which is more technical and often refers to air bubbles trapped in solid materials or glass. Using 泡泡 for industrial or scientific contexts sounds overly childish.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
