wo4 fung1 sai3 jyu5和風細雨和风细雨
Jyutpingwo4 fung1 sai3 jyu5
Yalewòh fūng sai yúh
Definition
Gentle breeze and mild rain; used to describe a mild and gentle manner, attitude, or approach.
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How it's used
Describes a soft, patient, and non-confrontational approach to communication or conflict resolution. While it originates from a literary idiom, it is frequently used in modern speech to praise someone for their calm demeanor during tense situations. It implies a sense of emotional maturity and grace that avoids harshness.
Examples
The way they speak is so gentle and mild, it is very pleasant.
Can you talk to them in a gentle and calm manner?
Related words
Common phrases
a gentle and mild attitude
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
