wong6 gwai3旺季
Jyutpingwong6 gwai3
Yalewohng gwai
Definition
Peak season; a busy period of the year with high business activity and sales.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to periods of high commercial activity or heavy tourist traffic. It implies a time when demand outstrips supply, often resulting in higher prices and crowded venues. It is the direct opposite of 淡季, which describes the quiet or off-peak period.
Examples
Summer vacation is the peak season for travel, so flight tickets are especially expensive.
Do you know when the peak season is around here?
Related words
Common phrases
peak tourist season
enter the peak season
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse it with 繁忙, which describes a busy state or schedule rather than a seasonal trend. Use 旺季 when discussing calendar-based cycles of business, not when describing a person being busy.
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