cyun4 tin1 hau6全天候
Jyutpingcyun4 tin1 hau6
Yalechyùhn tīn hauh
Definition
All-weather or twenty-four hours a day.
- all-weather
- at any time; twenty-four hours a day; round-the-clock
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How it's used
Originally a technical term for equipment or facilities that function under any weather conditions, it has expanded to describe any service or support that operates twenty-four-seven. It implies a sense of reliability and constant availability. You will often hear it used in professional or service-oriented contexts to emphasize that there is no downtime.
Examples
This swimming pool is open all day, regardless of weather.
They are taking care of the patient around the clock.
Related words
Common phrases
open around the clock
all-weather service
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
