seoi2 jyun4水源
Jyutpingseoi2 jyun4
Yaleséui yùhn
Definition
The source of a watercourse or a supply of water.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the origin of a body of water or the supply point for a water system. It is a formal term often found in news reports, geography textbooks, or government infrastructure discussions. You will rarely hear it used in casual, everyday small talk about household water usage.
Examples
This place is the water source for the whole village.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 水喉, which refers to the tap or faucet itself. While 水源 is the source, 水喉 is the delivery mechanism in your home.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
