gou1 fung1 kei4高峰期
Jyutpinggou1 fung1 kei4
Yalegōu fūng kèih
Definition
Peak period; the time during which something reaches its highest point of activity or development.
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How it's used
Often used to describe traffic congestion or high demand for services, this term is the standard way to refer to rush hours or peak seasons. It implies a temporary state of maximum intensity rather than a permanent peak in a career or life cycle. When referring specifically to traffic, it is frequently interchangeable with 繁忙時間.
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The MTR is really crowded during the morning rush hour.
You should avoid the peak period before you go buy tickets.
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Common phrases
traffic peak period
peak travel season
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 頂峰, which refers to the literal summit of a mountain or the absolute zenith of a career, whereas 高峰期 specifically denotes a duration of time.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
