hon5 gwai3旱季
Jyutpinghon5 gwai3
Yalehónh gwai
Definition
The dry season
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a period of the year characterized by a lack of precipitation, often used when discussing climate or travel plans. It contrasts directly with 雨季, which is the period of heavy rainfall. While technically a noun, it often functions as a time marker in sentences to describe conditions during that specific window.
Examples
hon5 gwai3 go2 zan6 di1 seoi2 tong4 seoi2 wai2 wui6 ji5 dit3 dak1 hou2 ging6
旱季嗰陣，啲水塘水位會跌得好勁。
During the dry season, the water levels in the reservoirs drop significantly.
nei5 zi1 m4 zi1 bin1 go3 jyut6 sin1 hai6 ne1 dou6 ge3 hon5 gwai3 aa4
你知唔知邊個月先係呢度嘅旱季呀？
Do you know which months are the dry season here?
Related words
Common phrases
hon5 gwai3 kei4 gaan1
旱季期間
during the dry season
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
