tau3 sam1 loeng4透心涼透心凉
Jyutpingtau3 sam1 loeng4
Yaletau sām lèuhng
Definition
To feel cool and thoroughly refreshed.
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How it's used
This expression describes a sensation of coolness that penetrates deep into your body, often used to describe the relief felt after consuming a cold beverage on a hot day. It implies a sense of psychological satisfaction alongside the physical cooling effect. It is rarely used to describe the weather itself, focusing instead on the subjective experience of cooling down.
Examples
Drinking an ice-cold beer in summer is truly refreshing.
Do you think this lemon tea is refreshing enough?
Related words
Common phrases
to feel refreshed after drinking
to feel a deep sense of coolness
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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.
