bou6 jyu5暴雨
Jyutpingbou6 jyu5
Yalebouh yúh
Definition
Rainstorm; torrential rain; an extremely heavy downpour of rain over a short period of time.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the context of official weather reports and public safety warnings. In casual conversation, locals are much more likely to describe heavy rain using phrases like 落大雨 or 傾盆大雨. It is specifically linked to the tiered warning system in Hong Kong, which includes amber, red, and black levels.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
The observatory just issued a red rainstorm warning.
This rainstorm is falling very heavily, everyone please remember to be careful.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general word for heavy rain, but it carries a formal, meteorological connotation. Using it to describe a typical rainy day sounds unnatural and overly dramatic.
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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.
