naam4 bun3 kau4南半球
Jyutpingnaam4 bun3 kau4
Yalenàahm bun kàuh
Definition
Southern Hemisphere; the half of the Earth south of the equator, opposite the Northern Hemisphere.
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How it's used
Geographical terms like this are often used in casual conversation when discussing travel plans or seasonal differences. It is standard to pair this with 北半球 to contrast the two halves of the globe. Unlike some other nouns, it does not typically require a specific measure word when used in general statements.
Examples
Australia is a country located in the Southern Hemisphere.
Do you know what season it is in the Southern Hemisphere right now?
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Common phrases
Southern Hemisphere countries
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