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Definition
Drought, dry, or land suffering from a severe lack of rainfall.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a lack of water or rainfall, often used in agricultural contexts or to describe extremely dry weather conditions. While it can function as a noun for drought, it is frequently used as an adjective to describe land or weather that is parched. It carries a sense of severity and is distinct from general dryness like 乾, which is more commonly used for objects or skin.
Examples
The weather is very dry this year, and the crops have all died.
It has been suffering from a drought over there for a long time, and the reservoirs have dried up.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 汗, which means sweat. They sound different in tone and meaning, but learners sometimes mix them up due to similar visual components.
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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.
