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Definition
The God of Thunder in Chinese mythology.
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How it's used
雷公 is frequently used in idiomatic expressions to describe loud noises or specific physical features. It is common to hear people use 雷公咁大聲 to emphasize that a sound is deafeningly loud. The term also appears in the derogatory nickname 雷公鑿, which refers to someone with a very sharp, pointed chin or facial structure.
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The thunder is as loud as the God of Thunder, it scared me.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse the mythological figure 雷公 with the actual meteorological phenomenon of thunder, which is usually referred to as 行雷. Using 雷公 to describe the weather itself sounds unnatural, as it specifically refers to the deity.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
