wu1 nai4 zuk6 seoi2污泥濁水污泥浊水
Jyutpingwu1 nai4 zuk6 seoi2
Yalewū nàih juhk séui
Definition
The filth and mire; the dregs or corrupt elements of society.
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How it's used
Carries a strong, condemnatory tone used to describe corrupt environments or morally bankrupt people. It is a set idiom that functions as a noun phrase, often used in social commentary or when criticizing negative influences. Unlike everyday descriptive adjectives, it evokes a sense of deep-seated corruption or social decay.
Examples
This society is truly full of filth and mire.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe literal dirt or mud, as it is strictly metaphorical and reserved for social or moral contexts. Using it for physical filth sounds unnatural and overly dramatic.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
