sap1 seoi2 gai1濕水雞濕水鸡
Jyutpingsap1 seoi2 gai1
Yalesāp séui gāi
Definition
Soaked through; completely drenched by rain.
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How it's used
This expression is a vivid metaphor used to describe someone who has been caught in a downpour and is dripping wet. It carries a slightly humorous or pitying tone, often used when someone looks disheveled or pathetic due to the weather. It is specifically reserved for being soaked by rain rather than just being wet from other sources.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Why are you soaked through like a drowned rat?
Related words
Common phrases
became soaked through
like a completely drenched person
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe inanimate objects that are wet, as it is strictly used for people. It is also not a formal term, so it should be kept to casual, spoken contexts.
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Grammar guides
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