baak6 zong6 jyu5白撞雨
Jyutpingbaak6 zong6 jyu5
Yalebaahk johng yúh
Definition
Sunshower; a sudden shower that falls while the sun is shining.
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How it's used
The term implies a sense of surprise or absurdity, as if the rain is 'trespassing' on a sunny day where it does not belong. It is a vivid, idiomatic way to describe the sudden, brief downpours that occur while the sun is still shining, often associated with the unpredictable weather in Hong Kong.
Measure word
coeng4場chèunghExamples
There was a sun-shower outside just now.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a sun-shower
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with standard rain, as it specifically describes the phenomenon of rain falling during sunshine. Using it for a regular thunderstorm or a long, gloomy rainy day would sound unnatural to native speakers.
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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.
