jyun5 jat6 dim2遠日點远日点
Jyutpingjyun5 jat6 dim2
Yaleyúhn yaht dím
Definition
Aphelion; the point in the orbit of an object at which it is furthest from the Sun.
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How it's used
Scientific terms like this are often borrowed directly from written Chinese and pronounced using standard Cantonese reading pronunciations. While common in academic or educational contexts, they are rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing astronomy specifically.
Examples
When the Earth is at aphelion, it is furthest from the sun.
Do you know when the Earth will reach its aphelion?
Related words
Common phrases
reach the aphelion
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
