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Definition
Hurricane; a tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 118 km/h or more, typically occurring in the Americas.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to tropical cyclones occurring in the North Atlantic or the Northeast Pacific. Hong Kongers almost exclusively use 颱風 for local weather events, so this term is reserved for international news reporting. It carries a sense of distance and foreign geography.
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The TV says a hurricane is blowing this way.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe local storms in Hong Kong, as it sounds geographically inaccurate and confusing to locals. Stick to 颱風 for anything hitting the South China Sea.
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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.
