mou6 hei3霧氣雾气
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Yalemouh hei
Definition
Mist, fog, or water droplets condensed on a cooler surface.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the condensation that forms on surfaces like glass or metal when warm, moist air hits a cooler object. While it can describe atmospheric mist in a general sense, it is most frequently used in domestic settings to describe the fogging up of windows or bathroom mirrors.
Examples
After a hot shower, the mirror is covered in mist.
It is so misty outside, you need to drive carefully.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 霧 which refers to natural fog or mist outdoors. 霧氣 implies the presence of water vapor that has condensed or is about to condense on a surface.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
