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Definition
Solar halo; an optical phenomenon produced by light interacting with ice crystals in the atmosphere.
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How it's used
This term is used specifically for the optical phenomenon caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere. While it is a scientific term, it is commonly used in casual conversation whenever people notice the sky and want to share the sight. It often appears in news reports or social media posts when the weather conditions create a particularly clear or large halo.
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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.
