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Yaleai yiht
Definition
Sultry; humid and hot; stuffy weather.
colloquialweather
How it's used
Describes a specific type of discomfort caused by high humidity combined with a lack of air circulation. It is most frequently used to complain about the weather before a storm or during the peak of summer. The term emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in heat rather than just high temperatures.
Examples
It is so stuffy today, let's turn on the air conditioning.
Related words
Common phrases
the weather is stuffy
so stuffy that one starts sweating
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person who is hot-tempered or a room that is simply crowded with people. It is strictly reserved for atmospheric conditions where the air feels heavy and stagnant.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
