jyu6 hon4禦寒御寒
Jyutpingjyu6 hon4
Yaleyyuh hònh
Definition
Defending winter chill
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
le1 gin2 lau1 hou2 hau5 gau3 saai3 jyu6 hon4
呢件褸好厚，夠晒禦寒。
This jacket is very thick and keeps out the cold well.
nei5 daai3 zo2 zuk1 gau3 ge3 jyu6 hon4 ji1 mat6 mei6 aa4
你帶咗足夠嘅禦寒衣物未呀？
Have you brought enough cold-resistant clothing yet?
Related words
Common phrases
jyu6 hon4 ji1 mat6
禦寒衣物
cold-resistant clothing
jyu6 hon4 mat6 zi1
禦寒物資
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.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
