fung1 gwai3風季风季
Jyutpingfung1 gwai3
Yalefūng gwai
Definition
Tropical cyclone season; the period of the year when typhoons and tropical storms are most frequent.
colloquialweathertime
How it's used
Refers specifically to the period when tropical cyclones are active in the region, rather than just any windy weather. It is frequently used in weather reports and casual conversation to discuss the likelihood of school or work closures due to typhoon signals.
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go3個goExamples
It seems like this year's typhoon season is particularly long.
Do you know when the typhoon season will be over?
Related words
Common phrases
during the typhoon season
after the typhoon season ends
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