seoi2 lau4水流
Jyutpingseoi2 lau4
Yaleséui làuh
Definition
The flow or current of a body of water.
neutralnature
How it's used
Focuses on the physical movement of water in rivers, streams, or pipes. While it can describe the speed or direction of a current, it is not used to describe the flow of people or traffic, for which 流量 is preferred.
Examples
The current is very strong here, don't go down to swim.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the flow of non-liquid things. If you want to talk about the flow of electricity or data, use 電流 or 數據流 instead.
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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.
