fo2 siu1 wan4火燒雲火烧云
Jyutpingfo2 siu1 wan4
Yalefó sīu wàhn
Definition
Sunset clouds or sunrise clouds; the phenomenon where the sky turns red or orange during sunrise or sunset.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the vivid red or orange hues appearing in the sky during sunrise or sunset. It is a descriptive noun used to capture the dramatic visual effect of clouds catching the low-angle sunlight. While it sounds slightly poetic, it is commonly used in everyday conversation when people notice an unusually striking sunset.
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The burnt sky at sunset today is so beautiful.
Did you see that burnt sky a moment ago?
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Common phrases
the phenomenon of a burnt sky
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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.
