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Definition
Hail or hailstones; a natural phenomenon of large, hard chunks of ice falling from the sky.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the weather phenomenon of falling ice pellets, which is relatively rare in Hong Kong. It is almost always used with the verb 落 to describe the action of hailing. Unlike some other weather terms, it is rarely used metaphorically in daily speech.
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It hailed for a while just now, the stones were huge.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 雪, which refers to snow. Since snow is virtually non-existent in Hong Kong, learners often mix up the two terms when describing frozen precipitation.
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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.
