gong3 jyu5 loeng6降雨量
Jyutpinggong3 jyu5 loeng6
Yalegong yúh leuhng
Definition
Precipitation; the amount of rainfall measured in millimeters.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal weather reports or scientific contexts rather than casual conversation. When people talk about rain in daily life, they usually just say 落咗好多雨 or 啲雨落得好大 instead of using this technical noun.
Examples
The Observatory says today's precipitation is very high.
Related words
Common phrases
recorded precipitation
average precipitation
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Grammar guides
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