daai6 jit6 tin1 si4大熱天時大热天时
Jyutpingdaai6 jit6 tin1 si4
Yaledaaih yiht tīn sìh
Definition
Very hot weather; a scorching hot day.
colloquialweather
How it's used
This expression is used to emphasize the intensity of the heat and the discomfort it causes. It often carries a tone of complaint or surprise, especially when someone is doing something strenuous or inappropriate for the temperature. It is specifically used to describe the season or a particular day rather than just the general concept of heat.
Examples
Why are you still wearing a thick jacket in this hot weather?
It is really easy to get heatstroke if you go hiking in such hot weather.
Common phrases
hiking in hot weather
wearing thick clothes in hot weather
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a hot object or a hot room. It is strictly reserved for outdoor weather conditions.
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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.
