mei4 hon6微汗

Jyutpingmei4 hon6

Yalemèih hohn

Definition

A small amount of sweat; a light sweat.

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How it's used

Describes a state of light perspiration that is often pleasant or mild, rather than the heavy, uncomfortable dripping associated with intense physical exertion. It frequently appears in contexts describing exercise, warm weather, or even the subtle physical reaction to nervousness or excitement. Unlike more intense terms for sweating, it carries a sense of being barely noticeable or just enough to feel the skin dampen.

Examples

paau2跑jyun4完bou6步zi1之hau6後，ngaak6額tau4頭ceot1出zo2咗siu2少siu2少mei4微hon6汗。

After running, there was a little bit of light sweat on my forehead.

tin1天hei3氣gam3咁jit6熱，haang4行loeng5兩bou6步dou1都ji5已ging1經mei4微hon6汗laa1啦。

The weather is so hot, I'm already breaking into a light sweat after just walking a few steps.

Common phrases

mei4微mei4微ceot1出hon6汗

to sweat slightly

daai3帶dim2點mei4微hon6汗

to have a touch of light sweat

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe heavy sweating or profuse perspiration, as it specifically denotes a minimal amount. For heavy sweating, use terms like 爆汗 or 濕透.