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Yalehēi
Definition
Sunlight or the light of dawn.
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How it's used
Literary and poetic in nature, this term is rarely used in everyday spoken Cantonese. It is almost exclusively found in written descriptions or creative writing to evoke a sense of intense, radiant heat. Most native speakers would prefer using 陽光 or 太陽 when referring to the sun in casual conversation.
Examples
The sun is so intense today, it feels scorching on my skin.
Do you feel like the sunlight is particularly blinding today?
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Common mistake
Do not use this word in daily speech, as it will sound overly dramatic or archaic to a local listener. It is not a standard noun for the sun itself but rather describes the quality of its light.
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Grammar guides
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