sai1 ciu4西樵
Jyutpingsai1 ciu4
Yalesāi chìuh
Definition
Northwest wind
colloquialweather
How it's used
Refers specifically to the cold, dry wind that often brings a drop in temperature during winter months. It is frequently used in weather discussions to explain why it feels particularly chilly despite clear skies. Note that while it describes a weather phenomenon, it is not used to describe wind direction in a navigational or technical sense.
Examples
Do you feel that the northwest wind is very strong today?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the place name 西樵山, which is a famous mountain in Guangdong. Be careful not to use it when referring to the location, as the context for the wind is almost exclusively related to weather and temperature.
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