so1 daa2 seoi2梳打水
Jyutpingso1 daa2 seoi2
Yalesō dá séui
Definition
Soda water, carbonated water, or sparkling water.
colloquialdrink
How it's used
Often served in Hong Kong cafes as a base for mixed drinks like lemon soda, which is simply lemon slices in soda water. It is distinct from tonic water, which contains quinine and sugar, so be careful not to confuse them when ordering. People also use it as a household cleaning agent or to remove stains due to its carbonation.
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zi1支jīExamples
This glass of soda water with lemon is very refreshing.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with tonic water, which is called 湯力水 in Cantonese. Tonic water is sweet and bitter, whereas 梳打水 is plain and acidic.
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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.
