syut3 zyu1雪珠
Jyutpingsyut3 zyu1
Yalesyut jyū
Definition
Graupel; soft hail or snow pellets.
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How it's used
雪珠 refers specifically to soft, opaque ice pellets that form when supercooled water droplets freeze onto snowflakes. It is distinct from hail, which is typically larger and harder, and from regular snow. While scientifically accurate, it is a relatively uncommon term in daily conversation because such weather phenomena are extremely rare in Hong Kong.
Measure word
lap1粒lāpExamples
It is hailing graupel today, it is so cold.
Related words
Common phrases
to have graupel falling
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