leoi6 jyu4 jyu5 haa6淚如雨下泪如雨下
Jyutpingleoi6 jyu4 jyu5 haa6
Yaleleuih yùh yúh hah
Definition
Tears flowing like rain; crying bitterly.
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How it's used
This is a literary idiom that contrasts sharply with the casual, everyday tone of spoken Cantonese. While it is perfectly understood in conversation, using it often adds a touch of dramatic flair or exaggerated emotion to a story. It is most commonly used in written descriptions or when someone is recounting a particularly moving or tragic event with emphasis.
Examples
After watching the movie, she was shedding tears like rain.
Why are you crying so hard that your tears are streaming down like rain?
Related words
Common phrases
to cry so hard that tears stream down like rain
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
