loeng4 faai3涼快凉快
Jyutpingloeng4 faai3
Yalelèuhng faai
Definition
Pleasantly cool weather; slightly low in temperature with a breeze, but not cold.
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How it's used
Describes a comfortable, refreshing coolness that is neither stifling nor biting. It is frequently used to describe the relief felt after a period of intense heat, often implying the presence of a gentle breeze. While it can describe a location, it is most commonly associated with the overall feeling of the environment.
Examples
Do you find it pleasantly cool in here?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe food or drinks, as it is strictly reserved for weather or environmental temperature. For cold food or drinks, use 凍 instead.
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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.
