au3 dung1漚冬沤冬
Jyutpingau3 dung1
Yaleau dūng
Definition
To rain continuously around the winter solstice.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the gloomy, damp, and persistent drizzle that often settles over Hong Kong during the winter solstice period. It carries a sense of annoyance or resignation regarding the lack of sunlight and the persistent humidity. While it describes a weather pattern, it is often used to complain about the inconvenience of the cold, wet weather.
Examples
It's raining continuously again for the winter solstice, haven't seen the sun for a whole week.
Do you feel like it's been raining non-stop around the winter solstice this year?
Related words
Common phrases
it is raining continuously around winter solstice again
especially rainy around winter solstice
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
