laang5 fung1冷鋒冷锋
Jyutpinglaang5 fung1
Yaleláahng fūng
Definition
Cold front; the boundary where a colder mass of air advances into a warmer region.
neutralweather
How it's used
Used primarily in weather forecasts and casual conversation about temperature drops. It is almost always paired with the classifier 道 when discussing the arrival or movement of the front. While technical in origin, it is widely understood by the general public due to frequent media reports during the winter months.
Measure word
dou6道douhExamples
A cold front is arriving tomorrow, remember to put on an extra layer.
Related words
Common phrases
cold front passing through
cold front arrival
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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