seoi2 din6水電水电
Jyutpingseoi2 din6
Yaleséui dihn
Definition
Water and electricity utilities, systems, or services.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
People often use this as a shorthand for the entire utility infrastructure of a property. It is frequently paired with the word 師傅 to refer to the tradespeople who specialize in both plumbing and electrical repairs. You will see this term on shop signs for small local hardware or repair businesses that handle basic home maintenance.
Examples
There is a problem with the water and electricity at home, I need to find a technician to fix it.
Have you sorted out the water and electricity for your move yet?
Related words
Common phrases
plumber and electrician
water and electricity maintenance
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
