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Definition
Agitated or turbulent, specifically in reference to wind or clouds.
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How it's used
Describes a specific visual state of clouds or wind that appears turbulent, swirling, or restless. It is rarely used in modern speech and is mostly found in descriptive or literary contexts. When used, it emphasizes a sense of impending change or atmospheric instability.
Examples
The strong wind makes the clouds look very agitated.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 樣, which means appearance or manner, due to the similar visual structure. It is also not a general word for messy or chaotic; it is strictly reserved for meteorological or atmospheric phenomena.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
