saat3 cung4 seoi2殺蟲水杀虫水
Jyutpingsaat3 cung4 seoi2
Yalesaat chùhng séui
Definition
Insecticide; insect killer.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the aerosol spray cans commonly found in Hong Kong households. While the term literally translates to killing insect water, it is almost exclusively used for the pressurized spray products rather than liquid concentrates or powders. It is a standard household item for dealing with common pests like cockroaches or ants.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
There are many cockroaches in the kitchen, spray some insecticide.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general pesticides used in agriculture, which might be referred to differently. Also, remember that it is a count noun that typically takes the measure word 支 when referring to the spray can itself.
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Grammar guides
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