saat3潵
Jyutpingsaat3
Yalesaat
Definition
To disperse or sprinkle water.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This verb specifically describes the action of water being scattered or sprayed in a wide, uncontrolled manner. It is often used when someone is being careless with a liquid or when water is splashing from a source like a hose or a fountain. It carries a slightly messy connotation compared to simply pouring or splashing.
Examples
He is holding the hose and spraying water around.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 灑, which is more commonly used for sprinkling or scattering solid particles like sugar or seeds. While 灑 can also be used for water, 潵 is more specific to the act of water splashing or spraying out.
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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.
