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Jyutpingkau4 gwai3
Yalekàuh gwai
Definition
A sports season; the time of year during which ball games and leagues are played.
neutralsports
How it's used
Refers specifically to the period when competitive matches are actively scheduled for sports like football or basketball. It contrasts with the off-season, which is often described as 休息期 or 季後. Use this term when discussing the professional league calendar rather than just the time of year.
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The season is ending soon this year, do you still have tickets to watch?
They are very busy during the season, they have to practice almost every day.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 季節, which refers to the four seasons of the year like spring or summer. Using 季節 to describe a sports season will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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