tin1 hau2天口
Jyutpingtin1 hau2
Yaletīn háu
Definition
Weather.
colloquialweather
How it's used
Refers specifically to the atmospheric conditions as experienced by people, often carrying a more sensory or informal feel than the standard term 天氣. It is frequently paired with adjectives describing heat or humidity, such as 㷫 or 焗, reflecting how the weather affects one's physical comfort.
Examples
The weather is so hot today.
The weather has been raining all the time lately, it is annoying.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal writing or professional reports, as it is strictly a colloquial term for spoken Cantonese. It is also not interchangeable with 天氣 in all contexts, as 天氣 is a broader, neutral noun used for forecasts or scientific discussions.
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Grammar guides
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