guk1 jyu5穀雨谷雨
Jyutpingguk1 jyu5
Yalegūk yúh
Definition
Guyu; the 6th solar term of the traditional calendar, beginning around April 20th when rainfall increases.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the sixth solar term in the traditional lunisolar calendar, marking the end of spring. It is primarily used in contexts involving seasonal changes, farming, or traditional health practices like drinking tea, which is said to be best harvested around this period.
Examples
After Guyu, the weather starts to become very humid.
Do you know which day Guyu falls on this year?
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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.
