faan2 hei3 syun4反氣旋反气旋
Jyutpingfaan2 hei3 syun4
Yalefáan hei syùhn
Definition
An anticyclone; a high-pressure system characterized by outward-spiraling winds.
neutralweather
How it's used
Used primarily in weather forecasts and scientific contexts, this term describes high pressure systems that bring stable, clear conditions. It is the direct antonym of 氣旋, which refers to low pressure systems associated with storms and unstable weather.
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gu2股gúExamples
The Observatory says an anti-cyclone is affecting Hong Kong.
Will this anti-cyclone make the weather very hot tomorrow?
Related words
Common phrases
an anti-cyclone
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 氣旋 due to the similarity in characters, so remember that the prefix 反 indicates the opposite rotational direction and pressure characteristics.
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