wong4 nai4黃泥黄泥
Jyutpingwong4 nai4
Yalewòhng nàih
Definition
Yellow mud or clay.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the yellowish clay soil often found in construction sites or unpaved rural areas in Hong Kong. It carries a slightly messy or dirty connotation, as it is notoriously difficult to clean off shoes or clothing once it dries. People often use it to describe the state of a path or ground after heavy rain.
Examples
My shoes stepped into it and my feet are covered in yellow mud.
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