zam1 se2斟瀉斟泻
Jyutpingzam1 se2
Yalejām sé
Definition
To spill a liquid by overfilling a cup or container.
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How it's used
This verb specifically describes the act of spilling while pouring a liquid from a container. It is a compound verb where 斟 acts as the action of pouring and 瀉 acts as the result of spilling. It is almost exclusively used for drinks or liquids being transferred into a cup or bowl.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 倒瀉, which is a more general term for spilling something by tipping it over. 斟瀉 implies the spilling happens specifically during the process of pouring.
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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.
