wu1 zi3污漬污渍
Jyutpingwu1 zi3
Yalewū ji
Definition
A stain, spot, or mark left on an object after being soiled by a liquid.
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How it's used
While 污漬 is the standard noun for a stain, native speakers often simply use the adjective 污糟 to describe the state of being dirty or stained. When referring to the mark itself, using the specific measure words 笪 or 攤 helps convey the size and shape of the spot more naturally than just using 個.
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There is a stain on the shirt, can it be washed off?
There is a stain on your shirt, it is very noticeable.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 污漬 with the verb 污糟. Remember that 污漬 is a noun referring to the mark itself, whereas 污糟 is an adjective meaning dirty or stained.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
