joeng4 ceon1陽春阳春
Jyutpingjoeng4 ceon1
Yaleyèuhng chēun
Definition
Mild spring weather; also used to describe basic or bare-bones items like plain noodles.
- mild spring weather
- figurativeplain; basic; bare-bones
neutralweather
How it's used
Refers specifically to the pleasant, warm, and sunny weather characteristic of early spring. It carries a literary or poetic undertone, making it sound more sophisticated than simply saying天氣好. It is often used to describe a comfortable atmosphere that is neither too hot nor too cold.
Examples
The weather is so nice today, it really feels like mild spring.
Do you like this kind of mild spring weather?
Related words
Common phrases
mild spring weather
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the literal season of spring, which is 春天. It is a descriptive term for the quality of the weather rather than a noun for the time of year.
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