jyu5 gwai3雨季
Jyutpingjyu5 gwai3
Yaleyúh gwai
Definition
Rainy season or wet season.
neutralweather
How it's used
Refers specifically to the period of the year characterized by heavy rainfall, often associated with the summer months in subtropical climates. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently used in casual conversation to complain about the inconvenience of constant humidity or travel disruptions. It contrasts directly with 旱季, which refers to the dry season.
Examples
It rains a lot during Hong Kong's rainy season, it's very humid.
Has there been an unusual amount of rain this rainy season?
Related words
Common phrases
the arrival of the rainy season
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