cau1 gou1 hei3 song2秋高氣爽秋高气爽
Jyutpingcau1 gou1 hei3 song2
Yalechāu gōu hei sóng
Definition
To describe the clear sky and crisp, cool weather of autumn.
colloquialweathernature
How it's used
This idiom is a classic literary expression that remains very common in daily speech to describe ideal autumn weather. It carries a positive, refreshing tone and is frequently used when suggesting outdoor activities like hiking or picnics. While it is a four character idiom, it fits naturally into casual conversation without sounding overly formal or stiff.
Examples
It is a crisp autumn day today, perfect for a hike in the countryside.
Since the weather is so pleasant, why don't you invite some friends for a barbecue?
Related words
Common phrases
days with crisp autumn weather
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
