水
chúi
水 (chúi) is the Hokkien word for water.
水 is used to refer to the inorganic compound H₂O.
Meaning: inorganic compound H₂O (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is chúi.
Did you know?
- In Hokkien, 水 is commonly used as an adjective meaning 'beautiful' or 'pretty'. If someone describes a person as 水, they are complimenting their looks rather than their hydration.
- The phrase 水到渠成 (chúi-kàu-kî-sêng) is a common idiom meaning that when conditions are ripe, success will follow naturally, literally translating to 'when the water flows, a channel is formed'.
- In traditional Hokkien culture, the concept of 'water' is deeply tied to 'Feng Shui' (風水), where it represents the flow of energy and wealth in a home.
Examples in context
- 我想欲啉水。goā siūⁿ beh lim chúi.I want to drink water.
- 這杯水真燙。chit pue chúi chin thang.This water is very hot.
Example conversation
Guoqiang and Xiaowen are at home.
- 國強 Kok-kiang曉雯，你有水無？Xiǎowén, lí ū chuí bô?Xiaowen, do you have any water?
- 曉雯 Hiau-bun有，在桌頂。ū, chāi toh-téng.Yes, it's on the table.
- 國強 Kok-kiang謝啦，我想欲喝水。siā lǎ, guá siáng-beh hit chuí.Thanks, I want to drink some water.
- 曉雯 Hiau-bun無問題。bô mûn-tê.No problem.
