pui3沛
Jyutpingpui3
Yalepui
Definition
Abundant, full, or copious.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered as a bound morpheme in the compound 充沛. It functions as a formal descriptor for things that exist in large, sufficient, or overflowing quantities, such as energy, rainfall, or resources. You will rarely hear it used alone in spoken Cantonese, as native speakers prefer more common adjectives like 多 or 夠 for everyday situations.
Examples
He is full of energy and is always running and jumping around.
There is abundant rainfall here, which is very suitable for planting things.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often try to use this as a standalone adjective in casual speech, but it sounds overly literary or unnatural. Stick to using it only within the set phrase 充沛.
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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.
