sai2 dei6洗地
Jyutpingsai2 dei6
Yalesái deih
Definition
To wash, mop, or clean the floor.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of scrubbing or mopping a floor with water or cleaning agents. It implies a more thorough cleaning process than just sweeping, which is usually referred to as 掃地.
Examples
I just cleaned the floor, don't step in yet.
Related words
Common phrases
clean the floor thoroughly
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 抹地, which typically refers to wiping or mopping the floor with a damp cloth or mop rather than scrubbing it with water.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
