au3 jyu5漚雨沤雨
Jyutpingau3 jyu5
Yaleau yúh
Definition
Humid, overcast, and about to rain but not yet raining.
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How it's used
Describes a specific atmospheric state where the air feels heavy, thick, and stagnant, often preceding a downpour. It captures the discomfort of high humidity combined with an overcast sky, rather than just the act of raining itself. Use this when the air feels oppressive or when you are stuck in that limbo between sunshine and a storm.
Examples
The weather is so muggy and overcast today, it feels like it could rain at any moment.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply saying it is cloudy, which is 多雲. 漚雨 carries a strong sensory implication of humidity and impending rain, whereas 多雲 is a neutral observation of cloud cover.
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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.
