jin1 haa4煙霞烟霞

Jyutpingjin1 haa4

Yaleyīn hàh

名詞

Definition

Haze; a pollution phenomenon where suspended particles in the air cause reduced visibility.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the atmospheric phenomenon caused by suspended particles that reduces visibility, often associated with air pollution. While it can occur naturally, it is most frequently used in weather reports or casual conversation to describe poor air quality in urban areas. It carries a slightly more formal or technical nuance than simply saying the air is dirty.

Examples

gam1今jat6日hung1空hei3氣hou2好caa1差，sing4成go3個wai4維gong2港dou1都hai6係jin1煙haa4霞。

The air quality is terrible today, the whole Victoria Harbour is covered in haze.

Common phrases

jin1煙haa4霞nei4瀰maan6漫

haze is widespread

sau6受jin1煙haa4霞jing2影hoeng2響

affected by haze

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 霧, which refers to fog caused by high humidity and water droplets. 煙霞 is typically dry and related to pollutants, whereas 霧 is wet and often clears up once the sun heats the air.