sai2 sau2 jik6洗手液
Jyutpingsai2 sau2 jik6
Yalesái sáu yihk
Definition
Liquid hand soap; liquid hand wash.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
While 洗手液 is the standard term for liquid hand soap, many people also use the term 梘液 to refer to the same product. It is common to see these products in pump bottles, which makes the measure word 支 very natural when discussing them. You will frequently hear it mentioned in the context of keeping hands clean after returning home or before eating.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
The liquid soap is all gone, remember to buy a new bottle.
Related words
Common phrases
buy liquid soap
liquid soap refill pack
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 洗潔精, which is specifically for washing dishes and is much harsher on the skin.
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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.
