daai6 syu2大暑
Jyutpingdaai6 syu2
Yaledaaih syú
Definition
Great Heat; the 12th of the 24 solar terms, representing the hottest period of the year.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the solar term that marks the peak of summer heat in the traditional calendar. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing the weather forecast or seasonal health practices like drinking herbal tea. People often associate this time with extreme humidity and the need to stay hydrated.
Examples
The weather is really hot during Dashu.
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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.
