jyu5 lou6雨露
Jyutpingjyu5 lou6
Yaleyúh louh
Definition
Rain and dew, or metaphorically, favor and bounty.
- rain and dew
- literaryfavor; grace; bounty
writtennatureweather
How it's used
Literary in nature, this term is rarely used in casual daily conversation where people prefer the more common term 露水. It often appears in poetic contexts or formal writing to describe the delicate moisture found on plants at dawn. Using it in everyday speech might make you sound like you are reciting a poem or reading from a classical text.
Examples
There is a lot of dew on the grass in the early morning.
Related words
Common phrases
nourished by dew
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the Mandarin term for rain and dew, but in Cantonese, it is strictly a literary noun. Stick to 露水 for describing actual water droplets on leaves or flowers in a natural setting.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
