dung1 tin1冬天
Jyutpingdung1 tin1
Yaledūng tīn
Definition
Winter; the coldest season of the year.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the season characterized by low temperatures, often used with the measure word 個 to denote a specific year's winter. Unlike Mandarin where it is often used in more formal contexts, in Cantonese it is frequently paired with adjectives like 凍 or 寒冷 to describe the personal experience of the weather.
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It seems especially cold this winter.
Do you like traveling in winter?
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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.
