jyu5 tin1雨天
Jyutpingjyu5 tin1
Yaleyúh tīn
Definition
Rainy day; a day when it rains a lot or for a long time.
neutralweather
How it's used
Refers specifically to the weather condition rather than just the act of raining. While it functions as a noun, it is often paired with verbs like 落 to describe the state of the day. It carries a slightly more descriptive or literary feel compared to just saying 落雨.
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go3個goExamples
It's a rainy day today, are you still going out?
I love staying home to sleep on rainy days.
Related words
Common phrases
slippery roads on a rainy day
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a verb. It is a noun describing the weather, so you cannot say 我雨天咗 to mean I was in the rain.
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Grammar guides
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