hok6澩泶
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Yalehohk
Definition
A location on a mountain with water in summer but dry in winter; a dried-up spring.
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How it's used
This term is highly specific to rural geography and is rarely used in urban settings. It describes a topographical feature where water flow is strictly seasonal, distinguishing it from a permanent stream or pond. You will mostly encounter it in hiking contexts or when discussing land features in the New Territories.
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Only when it rains in summer will there be water in that spring.
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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.
