pui3霈
Jyutpingpui3
Yalepui
Definition
A torrent of rain, or figuratively, gracious kindness.
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How it's used
This character is primarily literary and rarely appears in everyday spoken Cantonese. When used to describe rain, it emphasizes an overwhelming, continuous downpour. Its figurative use for kindness carries a formal, poetic weight that suggests a deep, life-sustaining influence.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with common rain-related verbs like 落雨 or 傾盆大雨, as using 霈 in casual conversation will sound overly dramatic or archaic to native speakers.
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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.
