fung1 hau2風口风口
Jyutpingfung1 hau2
Yalefūng háu
Definition
An air vent, or a gusty, wind-exposed area.
- an air vent of an air conditioner
- a gusty, wind-exposed area
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How it's used
Refers primarily to the physical outlet of an air conditioning system or a drafty spot in a building where wind funnels through. It is commonly used when complaining about being too cold in an office or restaurant. Beyond the literal meaning, it can also describe a strategic position in business or trends where one can catch the momentum of a new opportunity.
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You are sitting right by the air vent, of course you feel cold.
The air blowing out from this vent is very strong.
Related words
Common phrases
vent position
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 窗口, which means window. While a window might let in a breeze, 風口 specifically refers to the direction or source of the airflow itself.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
