dai2 laang5抵冷
Jyutpingdai2 laang5
Yaledái láahng
Definition
To withstand or endure the cold.
colloquialweatherclothing
How it's used
Focuses on the functional ability of an object or a person to resist low temperatures. It is frequently used to describe clothing or materials that provide effective insulation against the weather. When applied to people, it implies a physical resilience or habituation to cold environments.
Examples
This jacket is very good at keeping out the cold, it is perfect for winter.
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the act of feeling cold, which is 凍. It specifically refers to the capacity to endure or resist cold, not the sensation itself.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
