saa2 seoi2灑水洒水
Jyutpingsaa2 seoi2
Yalesá séui
Definition
To sprinkle or spray water over an area, typically for irrigation, cooling, or firefighting.
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How it's used
Focuses on the action of scattering water in small droplets rather than pouring a steady stream. It is frequently used in professional or municipal contexts, such as street cleaning or fire safety, but also applies to simple gardening tasks. When referring to the act of watering plants, 淋水 is more common in casual conversation, while 灑水 implies a more deliberate or widespread distribution.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 噴水, which often implies a forceful jet or spray coming from a single nozzle or a fountain. 灑水 specifically suggests the intent of covering an area with a mist or light shower.
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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.
