saa2 leoi6灑淚洒泪
Jyutpingsaa2 leoi6
Yalesá leuih
Definition
To shed tears; to weep or cry.
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How it's used
Literary in nature, this term is rarely used in casual daily conversation and carries a dramatic or sentimental tone. It is most commonly found in written media, news reports, or formal storytelling to describe a public display of sorrow. Using it in a mundane context, such as crying over a minor inconvenience, will sound overly poetic or sarcastic.
Examples
He shed tears at the airport to say goodbye to his family.
Related words
Common phrases
to shed tears while saying goodbye
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the simple act of crying, which is better expressed as 喊 or 流眼淚. It specifically implies a formal or significant emotional moment.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
