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Definition
Typhoon; an intense tropical cyclone with a central low-pressure eye and spiral rainbands.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong often use the term 風球 to refer to the tropical cyclone warning signals themselves rather than the weather system. While 颱風 is the scientific term for the storm, locals frequently use the word 風 to describe the event, such as saying 吹風 or 打風. It is common to hear people ask if they will get a day off work when a storm approaches.
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Is the number eight signal being hoisted tomorrow because of a typhoon?
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Common phrases
to have a typhoon / to be hit by a typhoon
to hoist a typhoon signal
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the intensity of the storm with the warning signal level. Remember that 颱風 refers to the meteorological phenomenon, whereas the warning system uses numbers like 一號, 三號, or 八號 to indicate the severity of the wind and the potential impact on the city.
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