jim4 hon4嚴寒严寒
Jyutpingjim4 hon4
Yaleyìhm hòhn
Definition
Bitterly cold; freezing, typically describing the weather.
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How it's used
Strictly reserved for describing severe weather conditions, this term carries a formal and literary weight that is rarely used in casual conversation. While it appears in news reports or weather forecasts, locals typically prefer using colloquial expressions like 好凍 or 凍到震 when talking to friends and family.
Examples
It is bitterly cold these few days, remember to wear an extra layer.
Can you handle this kind of bitterly cold weather?
Related words
Common phrases
bitterly cold weather
withstand the bitter cold
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe personal feelings of being cold, as it refers specifically to the environment or climate rather than a person's physical state.
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Grammar guides
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