lung4 dung1隆冬
Jyutpinglung4 dung1
Yalelùhng dūng
Definition
Midwinter; the depth of winter or the coldest period of the winter season.
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How it's used
Literary in nature, this term is rarely used in casual daily speech despite its clear meaning. Most speakers prefer using simple phrases like 冬天最凍嗰陣 or 嚴冬 to describe the peak of winter. It carries a slightly dramatic or descriptive tone often found in written reports or formal storytelling.
Examples
The weather is really freezing during midwinter.
Remember to bring enough clothes if you travel in midwinter.
Related words
Common phrases
the midwinter season
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a direct substitute for any cold winter day, but it specifically refers to the coldest period of the season rather than just the season itself.
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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.
