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Yaleyiht táu
Definition
The sun.
Example
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the sun as a source of heat or light rather than the celestial body itself. It is frequently used when complaining about the intensity of the sun or the discomfort of being exposed to it. The term carries a slightly informal, visceral feel compared to the more neutral 太陽.
Examples
The sun is very intense today, remember to bring an umbrella when you go out.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal or scientific contexts, as it is strictly a colloquial term for the sun's heat or presence. It is not used to refer to the sun as a star in an astronomical sense.
Grammar color guide
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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.
