saa1 nai4沙泥

Jyutpingsaa1 nai4

Yalesā nàih

Definition

Silt, sand and mud, or sediment.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the mixture of sand and earth that becomes sludge when wet. While it can be used to describe general dirt, it carries a more physical, gritty connotation than the generic term 污糟. It is frequently used to describe the messy state of footwear or construction sites after heavy rain.

Examples

deoi3對haai4鞋zim1沾mun5滿saai3晒saa1沙nai4泥，hou2好wu1污zou1糟aa4呀。

The shoes are covered in mud, they are so dirty.

lok6落jyun4完jyu5雨di1啲lou6路cyun4全bou6部dou1都hai6係saa1沙nai4泥。

After the rain, the roads are all covered in mud.

Related words

synonymnai4泥nàihsee alsowu1 zou1污糟wū jōu

Common phrases

mun5滿dei6地saa1沙nai4泥

mud all over the ground

zim1沾mun5滿saa1沙nai4泥

covered in mud

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe general stains or dust. It specifically implies a gritty, earthy texture, so it is not appropriate for stains caused by liquids like coffee or oil.