tin1 si4 syu2 jit6天時暑熱天时暑热
Jyutpingtin1 si4 syu2 jit6
Yaletīn sìh syú yiht
Definition
Sweltering summer heat; very hot weather.
colloquialweather
How it's used
This phrase is used to describe the oppressive, sticky heat typical of Hong Kong summers. It functions as an introductory clause to set the scene, often implying that the current weather makes a certain activity difficult or dangerous. It carries a sense of empathy or warning, frequently appearing before advice or a complaint about the heat.
Examples
It is sweltering today, drink more water before you head out.
It is so hot out, are you really going to push yourself by running?
Related words
Common phrases
It is hot, be careful of heatstroke
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple adjective, but it is a set phrase that acts as an adverbial or situational marker. Do not try to insert particles like 係 or 嘅 inside the phrase, as it is fixed in its four-character structure.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
