fit4 fit2 seng1扉扉聲扉扉声
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Yalefìht fít sēng
Definition
The whistling, whooshing, or howling sound of the wind.
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How it's used
Onomatopoeic expressions like this are highly productive in Cantonese to describe specific sensory experiences. The reduplication of the character emphasizes the continuous and repetitive nature of the sound. It is specifically reserved for the sharp, whistling noise created by strong wind passing through gaps or around corners.
Examples
It is so windy outside that it is making a whistling sound.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the sound of wind blowing across an open field, as it specifically implies the wind is being forced through a restricted space or opening.
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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.
