soeng1墒
Jyutpingsoeng1
Yalesēung
Definition
Plowed earth; a furrow.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the moisture content and tilth of soil suitable for planting. It is rarely used in casual urban conversation and is primarily encountered in agricultural contexts or formal descriptions of farmland. Unlike general words for soil like 泥, this term focuses on the quality of the earth for cultivation.
Examples
The soil moisture is sufficient, there should be a good harvest this year.
Related words
Common phrases
soil moisture condition
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with common words for dirt or ground, as it is a technical term for soil condition rather than just the physical material. It is almost never used in daily city life.
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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.
