jim4 haa6炎夏
Jyutpingjim4 haa6
Yaleyìhm hah
Definition
A hot summer.
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How it's used
This term carries a literary or slightly dramatic tone compared to the everyday word 夏天. It is frequently used in writing, news reports, or when someone wants to emphasize the oppressive nature of the heat. Using it in casual speech can make the speaker sound a bit poetic or exaggerated.
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This hot summer is seriously unbearable.
How do you plan to spend this hot summer?
Related words
Common phrases
the hot summer season
the scorching heat of summer
Common mistake
Avoid using this in strictly casual, mundane contexts like telling a friend you are going to the beach, as it sounds too formal or descriptive for simple conversation.
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