jyu6 hon4禦寒御寒
Jyutpingjyu6 hon4
Yaleyuh hòhn
Definition
To keep out the cold; to protect against or resist cold weather.
neutralweatherclothing
How it's used
Focuses on the functional aspect of protection against low temperatures, often appearing in contexts related to clothing or emergency preparations. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to everyday expressions like 擋風 or 保暖. You will frequently encounter it in news reports or weather warnings when discussing the needs of the elderly or those living in exposed conditions.
Examples
This jacket is very thick and keeps out the cold well.
Have you brought enough cold-resistant clothing yet?
Related words
Common phrases
cold-resistant clothing
supplies for keeping warm
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 保暖, which simply means to keep warm. 禦寒 specifically implies an active resistance or defense against harsh, external cold weather conditions.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
