seoi2 keoi4水渠
Jyutpingseoi2 keoi4
Yaleséui kèuih
Definition
Drain or sewer.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical infrastructure for drainage, whether it is a small household pipe or a larger outdoor gutter. While it functions as a noun for the structure itself, it is most frequently encountered when discussing maintenance issues like blockages or cleaning. It is common to hear it paired with verbs like 通 to describe the action of clearing a blockage.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The drain is clogged, causing water to be all over the floor.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 坑渠, which is often used specifically for the open gutters or street-level drains found on the side of roads. While they are sometimes interchangeable, 水渠 is more generic and can apply to indoor plumbing systems as well.
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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.
