sap1 pet6 pet6濕坺坺
Jyutpingsap1 pet6 pet6
Yalesāp peht peht
Definition
Wet, damp, and sticky; soggy or slimy.
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How it's used
This reduplicated adjective describes a texture that is unpleasantly wet, soggy, or clammy. It is frequently used for laundry that has not dried properly, or for surfaces covered in a thin layer of moisture or slime. The sound of the phrase itself mimics the heavy, clinging sensation of the dampness.
Examples
The shirt is still damp after washing, how can I wear it?
The floor is all wet and sticky, be careful when walking.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for general humidity in the air, as it specifically refers to the physical state of an object or surface. Use 潮濕 when describing the weather or the general moisture level in a room.
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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.
