guk6 jyu5焗雨
Jyutpingguk6 jyu5
Yaleguhk yúh
Definition
Humid, muggy, and hot weather that suggests it is about to rain.
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How it's used
This term specifically captures the oppressive, heavy feeling of air before a thunderstorm. It combines the sensation of being trapped in a hot oven with the atmospheric pressure of impending rain. It is almost exclusively used to describe uncomfortable summer weather in Hong Kong.
Examples
The weather is so muggy and humid today, it feels like it's about to rain.
Are you really going for a run in this muggy, humid weather?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being hot, which is usually described as 熱. 焗雨 implies a specific humidity and lack of wind that makes the air feel heavy and suffocating.
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