ceon1 gwong1 ming4 mei6春光明媚
Jyutpingceon1 gwong1 ming4 mei6
Yalechēun gwōng mìhng meih
Definition
Bright and beautiful spring scenery.
colloquialnatureweather
How it's used
Used primarily in descriptive or literary contexts to evoke a sense of pleasant, sunny spring weather. While it is a four-character idiom, it fits naturally into casual conversation when someone wants to express appreciation for a particularly lovely day. It carries a positive, refreshing tone that suggests warmth and blooming life.
Examples
The weather is so nice today, it really is a beautiful spring day.
Related words
Common phrases
a beautiful spring day
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe any season other than spring, as the character 春 specifically anchors the phrase to that time of year. It is not suitable for describing summer heat or autumn scenery.
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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.
