so1 dou6疏導疏导
Jyutpingso1 dou6
Yalesō douh
Definition
To dredge, clear an obstruction, or divert a flow to ensure a smooth passage.
neutraltransportemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the process of relieving pressure or clearing a bottleneck, whether physical like traffic or abstract like human emotions. It implies an active effort to guide a flow that is currently stuck or chaotic into a more orderly state. It is frequently used in formal reports or news broadcasts regarding urban planning and public order.
Examples
The police sent people to ease the traffic congestion.
How can one channel these negative emotions?
Related words
Common phrases
to ease traffic congestion
to manage crowd flow
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 疏通, which often implies clearing a physical blockage like a clogged pipe. While they overlap, 疏導 is more commonly used for managing the flow of crowds, traffic, or psychological states.
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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.
