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Definition
Autumn wind.
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How it's used
Literary and poetic in nature, this term is rarely used in casual, everyday speech to describe the weather. It is mostly encountered in written Chinese, classical poetry, or when someone wants to sound particularly elegant or nostalgic. In standard daily conversation, people simply use 秋風.
Examples
Once the autumn wind blows, the weather gets much cooler immediately.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common weather term, but using it in a casual setting like a wet market or a bus stop will sound overly dramatic or pretentious. Stick to 秋風 for normal communication.
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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.
