haa6 ling6夏令
Jyutpinghaa6 ling6
Yalehah lihng
Definition
Summer; the summer season.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to seasonal arrangements or programs rather than the season of summer itself. Use 夏天 when talking about the season as a period of time, as 夏令 is almost exclusively found in compound words related to schedules or organized activities.
Examples
When does daylight saving time start this year?
Children really like participating in summer camps.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe the weather or the season generally, as it sounds like a formal administrative term rather than a natural way to talk about the hot weather.
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Grammar guides
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