laang5 zing6 kei4冷靜期冷静期
Jyutpinglaang5 zing6 kei4
Yaleláahng jihng kèih
Definition
Cooling-off period.
- a contractually specified period after a sale during which a buyer can cancel
- a period of time for a couple to cool down after a dispute or during a transition
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How it's used
Originally a legal and commercial term for consumer protection, this has expanded into interpersonal contexts to describe a deliberate pause during relationship conflicts. It implies a formal or agreed upon duration rather than just a spontaneous break. Using it in a personal context adds a slightly clinical or detached tone to the situation.
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dyun6段dyunhExamples
Buying insurance usually comes with a 21-day cooling-off period.
They decided to separate for a while, treating it as a cooling-off period for each other.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a cooling-off period in place
to pass through the cooling-off period
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with just taking a break or calming down, which would be 唞吓 or 冷靜吓. 冷靜期 specifically refers to a structured, defined period of time.
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