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Yalechìhng lóhng
Definition
Sunny, bright, and clear weather.
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How it's used
Describes weather that is not just sunny but also clear and pleasant. It carries a slightly more formal or descriptive tone compared to just saying 好天 or 好曬. You will often hear it in weather forecasts or when someone is expressing genuine appreciation for a beautiful day.
Examples
The weather is so sunny today, why don't we go hiking?
It's rarely this sunny today, let's take the dog to the park to play.
Related words
Common phrases
sunny weather
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person's mood or personality, as it is strictly reserved for weather conditions. For a sunny or cheerful personality, use 開朗 instead.
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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.
