tin1 si4 jit6天時熱天时热
Jyutpingtin1 si4 jit6
Yaletīn sìh yiht
Definition
Hot weather; a hot day.
colloquialweather
How it's used
Functions as a complete predicate describing the weather, meaning you do not need to add a verb like 係. It specifically refers to the ambient temperature or the season being hot, rather than describing a specific object that is hot to the touch. You will often hear it used at the start of a sentence to set the context for a suggestion, such as wanting to stay indoors or eat something refreshing.
Examples
It is hot today, why don't we go have a cold drink?
Common phrases
sweltering hot weather
Common mistake
Learners often try to add the verb 係 before it, but saying 係天時熱 is redundant and sounds unnatural to native speakers. Simply use the phrase on its own to describe the current state of the weather.
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