haa6 jat6夏日
Jyutpinghaa6 jat6
Yalehah yaht
Definition
Summer; summer days.
colloquialweathertime
How it's used
Evokes a slightly more poetic or descriptive tone than the standard term 夏天. It is frequently used in advertising, media, or casual conversation to highlight the atmosphere of the season rather than just the time period itself.
Examples
Summer days are scorching, going for a swim is the best.
Do you like this summer?
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