syun4 wo1漩渦漩涡

Jyutpingsyun4 wo1

Yalesyùhn wō

名詞Uncommon

Definition

A whirlpool, vortex, or eddy; also used figuratively to describe a dispute or conflict.

whirlpool; vortex; eddy
figurativedispute; conflict; controversy

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How it's used

Beyond the literal meaning of a water vortex, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe being trapped in complex, messy, or unavoidable social conflicts. It implies a sense of being pulled in against one's will, similar to how a physical whirlpool draws in objects. It is common to see it paired with verbs like 捲入 to emphasize the feeling of being caught in a situation.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

tiu4條ho4河dou6度jau5有go3個hou2好daai6大ge3嘅syun4漩wo1渦。

There is a huge whirlpool in the river.

nei5你zou6做me1咩gyun2捲jap6入le1呢coeng4場syun4漩wo1渦aa4呀？

Why did you get yourself dragged into this mess?

Common phrases

gyun2捲jap6入syun4漩wo1渦

to be dragged into a dispute

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with general words for trouble like 麻煩, but it specifically carries the imagery of being drawn into a cycle of conflict that is difficult to escape.