cau1秋
Jyutpingcau1
Yalechāu
Definition
Autumn or fall.
neutralnaturetime
How it's used
Refers specifically to the season, but often appears as a morpheme in compound words related to time or weather. It carries a slightly literary or poetic nuance when used alone in conversation, so people usually add 天 to make it sound more natural as a noun.
Examples
Autumn is cool and breezy, it is perfect for hiking.
Do you like autumn?
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Grammar guides
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