seoi2 aat3水壓水压
Jyutpingseoi2 aat3
Yaleséui aat
Definition
Water pressure or hydraulic pressure.
colloquialhomeother
How it's used
Focuses primarily on the force of water flow from taps or pipes in domestic settings. While it describes physical pressure in scientific contexts, it is most frequently heard when complaining about weak shower flow or plumbing issues in high-rise buildings.
Examples
The water pressure here is very low, it is not comfortable to take a shower.
Do you know why the water pressure is lower in high-rise units?
Related words
Common phrases
insufficient water pressure
very high water pressure
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
