sam3 lau6滲漏渗漏
Jyutpingsam3 lau6
Yalesam lauh
Definition
To leak or seep, especially of a liquid through a crack or gap.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in technical or formal contexts regarding plumbing, construction, or structural integrity. While it describes the physical act of liquid leaking, it is rarely used for casual spills or small amounts of liquid dripping from a cup. It carries a sense of concern about maintenance or damage.
Examples
This pipe seems to have some seepage.
Have you checked clearly if there is any seepage yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 漏 which is a general verb for leaking or missing something. 滲漏 specifically implies a slow, persistent oozing through a crack or porous surface rather than a sudden burst or a large spill.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
