fung1 soeng1風霜风霜
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Yalefūng sēung
Definition
Hardships of life or travel, metaphorically referred to as wind and frost.
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How it's used
Literary in origin, this term is almost exclusively used in set phrases or descriptive writing to evoke a sense of weathered resilience. It carries a poetic weight that suggests someone has been through significant life trials, rather than just a bad day or a difficult week. You will rarely hear it used in casual, everyday conversation unless describing someone's aged appearance.
Examples
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Common phrases
to have weathered many storms
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe literal weather conditions like cold wind or frost, as that would be confusing and unnatural. It is strictly a metaphorical term for life experiences.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
