mei4 mei4 jyu5溦溦雨
Jyutpingmei4 mei4 jyu5
Yalemèih mèih yúh
Definition
Drizzle; fine, light rain.
colloquialweather
How it's used
This term specifically describes a very light, misty rain that barely wets the ground. It carries a slightly more descriptive or poetic nuance compared to the generic term 落雨. You will often hear it used when someone is deciding whether or not they actually need an umbrella.
Examples
It is drizzling outside, remember to bring an umbrella.
The weather is so bad today, it is still drizzling.
Related words
Common phrases
is drizzling
Common mistake
Learners often try to use this as a verb, but it functions primarily as a noun or a descriptive state. You should say 落緊溦溦雨 rather than just 溦溦雨緊.
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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.
