sau6 ciu4受潮
Jyutpingsau6 ciu4
Yalesauh chìuh
Definition
To get damp, moist, or affected by moisture.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical state of an object absorbing moisture from the air, often implying that the item has lost its original texture or quality. It is frequently used for food items like crackers or seaweed that lose their crunch, as well as electronics or paper products that are sensitive to humidity.
Examples
The biscuits have become moist and soft.
Has your camera lens become damp?
Related words
Common phrases
to become soft due to moisture
to prevent from getting damp
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for people or the weather. When describing a person feeling damp or sweaty, use 濕身, and when describing the weather or the air itself, use 潮濕.
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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.
