kap6 si4 jyu5及時雨及时雨
Jyutpingkap6 si4 jyu5
Yalekahp sìh yúh
Definition
Timely rain that relieves a drought; a timely solution that solves an urgent problem at a critical moment.
- timely, drought-relieving rain
- figurativea timely solution or help that solves an urgent problem at a critical moment
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How it's used
Originally referring to rain that arrives exactly when crops are dying of thirst, the term carries a strong sense of relief and gratitude. It is most commonly used to describe people or resources that appear unexpectedly to resolve a crisis. It is rarely used in a literal meteorological sense in modern conversation, functioning almost exclusively as a metaphor for a savior or a critical solution.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
This money of yours is truly a timely help, it saved my life.
He appeared when I was most lost, he was simply a timely solution.
Related words
Common phrases
a timely help
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being on time or punctual, as it specifically implies a rescue from a desperate or urgent situation. It is not used to describe someone who is just efficient or reliable.
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