si4 si4 saa1 saa1時時沙沙时时沙沙
Jyutpingsi4 si4 saa1 saa1
Yalesìh sìh sā sā
Definition
Rustling sound, such as the sound of light rain.
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How it's used
This onomatopoeia specifically captures the delicate, continuous sound of light rain or wind brushing against leaves. It conveys a sense of quiet atmosphere rather than a heavy downpour. It is frequently used to describe a soothing or slightly melancholic background noise.
Examples
It is raining outside, it sounds like a light rustling.
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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.
