wan4 haa4雲霞云霞
Jyutpingwan4 haa4
Yalewàhn hàh
Definition
Rosy clouds; the colorful sky of reds, yellows, and pinks seen during sunrise or sunset.
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How it's used
Literary and poetic in nature, this term is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless describing a particularly striking sunset. It carries a sense of elegance and visual beauty that standard words for clouds lack. It is often found in written descriptions, song lyrics, or when someone is being deliberately descriptive about the sky.
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deoi1堆dēuiExamples
The rosy clouds at sunset today are so beautiful.
Do you see those rosy clouds on the horizon?
Related words
Common phrases
the sky is filled with rosy clouds
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
