seoi2 tou2 lau4 sat1水土流失
Jyutpingseoi2 tou2 lau4 sat1
Yaleséui tóu làuh sāt
Definition
Soil erosion; the loss of water and soil.
neutralnature
How it's used
This term is primarily used in academic, environmental, or news contexts rather than casual daily conversation. It follows the standard structure of four-character compounds common in formal Chinese, making it sound quite technical when spoken aloud. Use it when discussing geography, agriculture, or environmental policy.
Examples
Excessive logging here has caused severe soil erosion.
Why is there soil erosion on this hillside?
Related words
Common phrases
prevent soil erosion
severe soil erosion
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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.
