daai6 fung1大風大风
Jyutpingdaai6 fung1
Yaledaaih fūng
Definition
Very windy; describing a high intensity of wind.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of strong wind, this term is frequently used in business or social contexts to describe a situation that is volatile, unstable, or full of sudden changes. It carries a sense of unpredictability, similar to how one might describe a turbulent market or a shaky relationship. Using it in this metaphorical way adds a layer of vividness that sounds very natural to native speakers.
Examples
It is very windy outside today, remember to wear an extra layer.
Do you feel like it is so windy today that you can't even move?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person who is boastful or arrogant, as that is a different concept entirely. While some learners might confuse it with being 'full of hot air', that specific idiom is not expressed using this term.
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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.
