fung1 wo4 jat6 lai6風和日麗风和日丽
Jyutpingfung1 wo4 jat6 lai6
Yalefūng wòh yaht laih
Definition
Bright, warm, and sunny weather with a gentle breeze.
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How it's used
This idiom is a classic four-character phrase used to describe perfect, mild, and sunny weather. While it sounds slightly more literary than everyday speech, it is frequently used in casual conversation to suggest that the weather is ideal for outdoor activities like hiking or picnics. It carries a positive, refreshing connotation that makes it a go-to choice for describing a pleasant day.
Examples
It is such a beautiful day, let's go to the beach together.
It is rarely this sunny and pleasant, why are you still staying at home?
Related words
Common phrases
pleasant and sunny weather
taking advantage of the beautiful weather
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this phrase to describe any sunny day, but it specifically implies a gentle, comfortable warmth rather than intense or scorching heat. It is not appropriate for describing a hot summer day in Hong Kong where the sun is oppressive.
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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.
