sam3滲渗
Jyutpingsam3
Yalesam
Definition
To ooze, seep, or slowly diffuse in or out.
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How it's used
Focuses on the slow, often unwanted, movement of liquid through a barrier or surface. It is frequently used to describe structural issues like leaking pipes or damp walls, as well as biological processes like sweat or blood coming through skin. Unlike general verbs for leaking, it implies a gradual, subtle process rather than a sudden burst.
Examples
The wall is seeping water, it is such a nuisance.
Has your wound oozed any blood out yet?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 漏, which implies a more direct or significant leak from a container or pipe. 滲 specifically highlights the process of liquid passing through a porous material or surface.
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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.
