sai1 cam4西沉

Jyutpingsai1 cam4

Yalesāi chàhm

形容詞

Definition

To set in the west; used to describe the sun or moon descending toward the western horizon.

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How it's used

Literary in nature, this term is rarely used in casual daily speech to describe the sunset. Most people prefer the more common phrase 日落. It is primarily found in written descriptions, poetry, or formal speech to add a sense of movement or visual imagery to the setting sun.

Examples

taai3太joeng4陽sai1西cam4沉，tin1天sik1色hoi1開ci2始bin3變am3暗laa3喇。

The sun is setting, the sky is starting to get dark.

Common phrases

taai3太joeng4陽sai1西cam4沉

the sun sets

Common mistake

Do not use this as a verb in casual conversation, as it sounds overly dramatic or poetic. Stick to 日落 for everyday situations to avoid sounding like you are reading a novel.