zik1 syut3積雪积雪
Jyutpingzik1 syut3
Yalejīk syut
Definition
Accumulated snow that has not yet melted.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to snow that has settled and remained on the ground rather than falling flakes. It is a formal term often found in weather reports or news regarding mountainous regions or cold climates. You will rarely use this in casual conversation unless you are discussing travel to snowy countries.
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There is a lot of accumulated snow on the road, walk carefully.
Do you see that there is still accumulated snow on the mountain peak?
Related words
Common phrases
clear accumulated snow
thick layer of accumulated snow
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe falling snow, which is simply 落雪. It implies a state of rest and accumulation over time.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
