seoi2 teoi3水退
Jyutpingseoi2 teoi3
Yaleséui teui
Definition
Ebb tide, or for the water level to recede after flooding.
- low tide; ebb tide
- to recede; to subside (of floodwaters)
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the state of the sea level dropping. It is commonly used by people planning trips to the coast, such as for clam digging or visiting tidal islands, where timing the tide is essential for safety and access.
Examples
It is low tide now, let's go play at the beach.
Related words
Common phrases
low tide time
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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.
