gwai3 cau1季秋
Jyutpinggwai3 cau1
Yalegwai chāu
Definition
The last month of autumn.
writtentime
How it's used
This term belongs to the traditional Chinese lunar calendar system and is rarely used in casual daily conversation. It specifically refers to the ninth month of the lunar year. You will mostly encounter it in literary contexts, historical descriptions, or when discussing traditional festivals.
Examples
The weather starts to turn chilly during the last month of autumn.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a standard seasonal term used in modern weather reports. It is strictly a literary or classical way to denote a specific lunar month and sounds out of place in a modern, casual setting.
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