siu1 syu2消暑
Jyutpingsiu1 syu2
Yalesīu syú
Definition
To cool down or relieve the summer heat.
colloquialweatherfood
How it's used
Focuses on the active process of mitigating the effects of hot weather, often involving specific foods or drinks. It is frequently used to describe the function of items like cold desserts, air conditioning, or swimming. Unlike general terms for cooling, this implies a deliberate effort to combat the oppressive humidity and heat of a Hong Kong summer.
Examples
This herbal tea is great for cooling down.
How are you planning to cool down?
Related words
Common phrases
the perfect item for cooling down
cooling drinks
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
