sam1 hoi2深海
Jyutpingsam1 hoi2
Yalesām hói
Definition
Deep sea; the parts of the ocean 1,800 meters or deeper, characterized by complete darkness and high pressure.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the aphotic zone where sunlight cannot penetrate, making it distinct from shallow coastal waters. It is frequently used in scientific or documentary contexts to describe extreme environments where organisms have evolved unique adaptations.
Examples
The creatures in the deep sea have very unique appearances.
Do you know how much pressure there is in the deep sea?
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
