seoi2 lung4 tau4水龍頭水龙头
Jyutpingseoi2 lung4 tau4
Yaleséui lùhng tàuh
Definition
A water tap, faucet, or spigot.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the mechanical valve or spout used to control water flow in a home or public setting. While the term is standard, it is often paired with verbs like 擰 or 開 to describe the action of operating it. It is distinct from the source of the water itself, which is usually referred to as 自來水.
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Common phrases
turn on the faucet
faucet is leaking
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with the general term for water pipes, which is 水喉. While they are related, 水龍頭 specifically denotes the tap or faucet mechanism, whereas 水喉 can refer to the entire plumbing system or the pipes themselves.
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Grammar guides
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