hit3 syu2歇暑
Jyutpinghit3 syu2
Yalehit syú
Definition
To take a summer holiday; to rest or take a break over the summer.
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How it's used
While 暑假 is the standard noun for summer vacation, 歇暑 functions more as a verb phrase describing the act of taking a break during the hot season. It carries a slightly more literary or formal tone compared to the everyday 放暑假. You will often hear it used in contexts involving school schedules or long-term seasonal leave.
Examples
How are you planning to spend your summer break this year?
Our school started the summer break early this year.
Related words
Common phrases
start summer break early
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 避暑, which specifically refers to escaping the heat by going to a cooler place, rather than just taking a holiday.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
