hon5 gwai3旱季
Jyutpinghon5 gwai3
Yalehóhn gwai
Definition
Dry season; the time of year with very little rainfall.
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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
During the dry season, the water levels in the reservoirs drop significantly.
Related words
Common phrases
during the dry season
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
