wo4 nyun5和暖
Jyutpingwo4 nyun5
Yalewòh nyúhn
Definition
Pleasantly warm; comfortable weather that is neither cold nor too hot.
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How it's used
Describes weather that is mild and comfortable, specifically avoiding the extremes of cold or sweltering heat. It carries a positive, gentle connotation often associated with spring or early autumn days. Unlike standard temperature descriptors, it focuses on the pleasant sensation of the air rather than just the numerical reading on a thermometer.
Examples
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Common phrases
the weather is pleasantly warm
the climate is mild and warm
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe hot food or drinks, as it is strictly reserved for weather or climate conditions. For warm objects, use 暖笠笠 instead.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
