疏so1導dou6

English

1. to dredge
2. to remove obstruction or open up a path, for a smoother flow
3. to open up a path for
4. to guide through persuasion or education; to divert thoughts or emotions
5. to remove obstructions
6. to clear the way
7. to enlighten
8. persuasion

粵語 — Cantonese

1. 去除障礙或者開闢通道，令流動、交通變得暢通
2. 比喻開導，將思想、情緒調整去更加恰當嘅方向

Examples

• 疏導情緒

  to manage emotions; to work through emotions

• 疏導雨水，需要暢通嘅渠道。

  To carry away rainwater, our drains must be kept clear.

• 路段會為該區帶嚟疏導交通嘅分流效應。

  The section would bring about a diversion effect to ease the increasing traffic flow in the district. ----

• 港鐵加派職員喺車站為乘客提供協助，維持秩序及疏導人流。

  Extra staff are deployed to assist passengers and maintain order and direct passenger flow in the stations.