jam1 jam1 dung3陰陰凍阴阴冻
Jyutpingjam1 jam1 dung3
Yaleyām yām dung
Definition
Chilly and damp; describes cold weather with high humidity that makes it feel colder than the actual temperature.
colloquialweather
How it's used
Focuses on the damp, penetrating cold that typical Hong Kong winters bring. It implies a gloomy or overcast sky, as the character 陰 suggests a lack of direct sunlight. Use this when the air feels heavy and biting, rather than just describing a low number on a thermometer.
Examples
It's chilly today, remember to put on an extra layer.
The weather has been chilly lately, it's easy to get sick.
Related words
Common phrases
chilly weather
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe food or drinks that are slightly cold. It is strictly reserved for weather and ambient environmental conditions.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
