sek6 keoi4石渠
Jyutpingsek6 keoi4
Yalesehk kèuih
Definition
A stone channel or paved open drain.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to an open or semi-open drainage structure made of stone or concrete, often found in older districts or rural areas. It is distinct from modern underground pipes, as it implies a visible, trough-like construction. The term is functional and descriptive rather than a common household word.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The stone channel is blocked, making the whole floor wet.
Do you see any trash in that stone channel?
Related words
Common phrases
stone channel blockage
to clean the stone channel
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Grammar guides
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