hon5 cing4旱情
Jyutpinghon5 cing4
Yalehóhn chìhng
Definition
The severity, extent, or situation of a drought.
writtennatureweather
How it's used
Refers specifically to the severity or status of a drought rather than the drought event itself. It is primarily used in formal reports, news broadcasts, or official government updates regarding water shortages or agricultural impact. You will rarely hear this term in casual, face to face conversation about the weather.
Examples
The drought is very severe this year, and the fields are all dried up.
Has the government announced the latest drought situation?
Related words
Common phrases
severe drought conditions
pay attention to the drought situation
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 旱災, which refers to the disaster event itself. While 旱災 describes the occurrence of the drought, 旱情 focuses on the degree, extent, or current state of that drought.
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