jyu5 mei4雨溦

Jyutpingjyu5 mei4

Yaleyúh mèih

Definition

Drizzle; very light rain.

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How it's used

This term specifically describes a very fine, misty rain that barely wets the ground. It carries a softer, more atmospheric nuance than the standard word for rain, 落雨. You will often hear it used when the weather is gloomy but not heavy enough to require full rain gear.

Examples

gam1今jat6日lok6落gan2緊jyu5雨mei1溦，m4唔sai2使daai3帶ze1遮laa1啦。

It is drizzling today, no need to bring an umbrella.

ngoi6外min6面lok6落zyu6住jyu5雨mei1溦，nei5你zung6仲ceot1出m4唔ceot1出heoi3去aa4呀？

It is drizzling outside, are you still going out?

Common phrases

lok6落jyu5雨mei4溦

to drizzle

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with the general term 落雨, but remember that 雨溦 implies a very light, almost spray-like intensity. Using it to describe a heavy downpour would sound unnatural to native speakers.