seoi2 zou2水藻
Jyutpingseoi2 zou2
Yaleséui jóu
Definition
Algae or other aquatic plants.
neutralnature
How it's used
Refers specifically to aquatic algae found in tanks, ponds, or natural water bodies. While technically accurate, it is more common to hear people simply use 藻 or 綠藻 when talking about the specific green slime that accumulates in aquariums.
Measure word
di1啲dīExamples
There is a lot of algae growing inside the fish tank.
Related words
Common phrases
to grow algae
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
