si3泗
Jyutpingsi3
Yalesi
Definition
Nasal mucus; snot.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to nasal discharge in a very informal, often slightly crude or childish way. It is rarely used in polite or professional settings where the more neutral term 鼻涕 is preferred. Expect to hear it mostly among friends or when talking about children.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 鼻涕, which is the standard term for snot. Using 泗 in a formal context can sound overly blunt or unrefined.
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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.
