gap1 fung1急風急风

Jyutpinggap1 fung1

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Definition

Gale; strong, swift wind.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to sudden, intense gusts or gale force winds rather than a gentle breeze. While it can imply the onset of a typhoon, it is often used in everyday speech to describe any dangerously high wind conditions that might disrupt travel or outdoor plans. It carries a sense of urgency and caution.

Examples

ngoi6外min6面ceoi1吹gan2緊gap1急fung1風，nei5你cin1千kei4祈m4唔hou2好ceot1出gaai1街aa4呀。

There is a strong wind blowing outside, you really shouldn't go out.

gam1今maan5晚gwaa3掛gap1急fung1風，di1啲syun4船cyun4全bou6部dou1都jiu3要faan1返maa5碼tau4頭。

There is a strong wind warning tonight, all the boats need to return to the pier.

Common phrases

ceoi1吹gap1急fung1風

to have strong winds blowing

gwaa3掛gap1急fung1風

to hoist a strong wind signal

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 颱風, which specifically refers to the tropical cyclone weather system. 急風 describes the wind itself, whereas 颱風 refers to the storm event.