daa2 mou6打霧打雾
Jyutpingdaa2 mou6
Yaledá mouh
Definition
To place something outdoors overnight so that it gets wet from the morning dew.
colloquialdaily actionsweather
How it's used
This term specifically describes the process of objects becoming damp due to overnight exposure to moisture in the air. It is most commonly used when warning someone that their belongings will be ruined or made unpleasantly wet by leaving them outside. The term implies a passive, inevitable process rather than an active action of hitting or striking.
Examples
If you hang the clothes outside overnight, they will get damp from the dew.
Aren't you worried it will break down if you leave the car out in the dew?
Related words
Common phrases
to get damp from dew overnight
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the weather phenomenon of fog, but it specifically refers to the condensation of dew on objects rather than the atmospheric condition of fog itself.
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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.
