seoi2 soeng6水上
Jyutpingseoi2 soeng6
Yaleséui seuhng
Definition
On the water, aquatic, or related to water.
colloquialtransportsports
How it's used
This term functions as a modifier to describe things that take place on or are associated with water surfaces. It is most commonly used in compound nouns like sports or transportation. It specifically implies being on top of the water rather than underwater.
Examples
Do you like playing water sports?
They used to live on the water.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with words for underwater activities, which would typically use 水底 instead. It is a modifier and cannot stand alone as a noun to mean water itself.
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