sai1 saai3西曬西晒
Jyutpingsai1 saai3
Yalesāi saai
Definition
The afternoon sun shining directly into a room or onto a building from the west.
colloquialhomeweather
How it's used
Refers specifically to the intense, direct sunlight hitting a property during the late afternoon. It is a critical factor in Hong Kong real estate, often used as a reason to lower the rent or price of a flat because the heat buildup makes air conditioning much more expensive to run.
Examples
The room gets direct afternoon sun, it is very hot in summer.
When you chose the apartment, did you notice if it gets afternoon sun?
Related words
Common phrases
a flat with afternoon sun exposure
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply having a view of the sunset, as it implies a practical, often negative, impact on the indoor temperature of a home.
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Grammar guides
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