hon5 tin1旱天

Jyutpinghon5 tin1

Yalehóhn tīn

Definition

Dry weather, dry days, or a period of drought.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to periods of dry weather or drought conditions, often carrying a sense of concern for crops or water supply. It is frequently used to describe the general climate state rather than just a single day without rain. While it can describe a literal drought, it is also used colloquially to describe a period of bad luck or a lack of opportunities, similar to how one might speak of a dry spell in English.

Examples

gan6呢paai4排hon5旱tin1天，di1啲faa1花dou1都fu1枯saai3晒laa3喇。

It has been dry lately, the flowers have all withered.

hon5旱tin1天go2嗰zan6陣，nei5你gei3記dak1得jiu3要jam2飲do1多di1啲seoi2水。

Remember to drink more water during dry days.

Common phrases

hon5旱tin1天leoi4雷

thunder during a dry spell

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the word 乾旱, which is a more formal or scientific term for drought. 旱天 is used in casual conversation to describe the weather conditions experienced by the speaker.