bak1 gik6 gwong1北極光北极光
Jyutpingbak1 gik6 gwong1
Yalebāk gihk gwōng
Definition
Northern lights; the aurora borealis seen around the Arctic Circle.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the aurora borealis occurring in the northern hemisphere. It is often used in the context of travel bucket lists or romantic getaways, reflecting its status as a rare and spectacular natural phenomenon.
Measure word
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Have you ever thought about going to see the northern lights in your life?
I heard that seeing the northern lights in the Arctic Circle is very much a matter of luck.
Related words
Common phrases
chasing the northern lights
watching the northern lights
Grammar color guide
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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.
