sit3 lau6泄漏
Jyutpingsit3 lau6
Yalesit lauh
Definition
To leak, escape, or spill; also to leak, reveal, or divulge a secret.
- to leak, escape, or spill (of a fluid or gas)
- to leak, reveal, or divulge (of a secret)
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical escape of substances like liquids or gases from a container or pipe. It is distinct from 泄露, which is reserved for abstract concepts like secrets, information, or private data. Using them interchangeably is a common error because they sound identical in many dialects.
Examples
The faucet is leaking water.
Do you know where the gas is leaking from?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for information or secrets, as that requires the character 露 instead of 漏. Learners often confuse the two because they are homophones in many contexts.
Grammar color guide
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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.
