jam1 jyu5陰雨阴雨
Jyutpingjam1 jyu5
Yaleyām yúh
Definition
Overcast and rainy.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal weather reports or written descriptions rather than casual conversation. When speaking naturally about gloomy weather, locals often prefer descriptive phrases like 落雨濕濕 or 天陰陰. It carries a slightly literary or melancholic tone, often evoking a sense of persistent, dreary weather.
Examples
It has been overcast and rainy for the past few days, so boring.
It is drizzling and overcast, remember to bring an umbrella when you go out.
Related words
Common phrases
overcast and rainy weather
Common mistake
Learners often use this as a direct translation for any rainy day, but it specifically implies a persistent, gloomy, and overcast state rather than just a sudden downpour.
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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.
