seoi2 haai4水鞋
Jyutpingseoi2 haai4
Yaleséui hàaih
Definition
Rain boots or wellington boots; waterproof boots typically made of rubber.
colloquialclothingweather
How it's used
Refers specifically to rubber or plastic boots designed to keep feet dry during heavy rain or in muddy environments. While often associated with children or outdoor work, they are essential gear for anyone navigating Hong Kong's intense summer downpours. The term is strictly functional and lacks the fashion connotations that the English word boots might carry.
Measure word
deoi3對deuiExamples
It is raining so hard, you should wear rain boots to go out.
Related words
Common phrases
to wear rain boots
to buy a pair of rain boots
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 靴, which is a general term for boots made of leather or other materials for style or warmth. Using 水鞋 to describe a pair of fashionable leather boots will sound like you are talking about rubber galoshes.
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