haa6 zi3夏至
Jyutpinghaa6 zi3
Yalehah ji
Definition
Summer solstice; the tenth of the twenty-four solar terms, falling on June 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the astronomical event and the corresponding solar term in the traditional calendar. While it marks the peak of daylight, it is rarely used to describe the season of summer itself, which is usually referred to as 夏季. It is often associated with the tradition of eating noodles in some regions, though this is less strictly observed in modern Hong Kong daily life.
Examples
The weather was incredibly hot on the day of the summer solstice this year.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
