ziu1 fai1朝暉朝晖
Jyutpingziu1 fai1
Yalejīu fāi
Definition
Morning sunlight; the glow of the morning sun.
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How it's used
Literary in nature, this term is rarely used in casual daily conversation. It specifically refers to the light or glow of the rising sun rather than the time of day itself. Most speakers would prefer to use morning terms like 朝早 or 晏晝 when talking about time.
Examples
The morning glow here is really beautiful.
Related words
Common phrases
shining in the morning glow
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common way to say morning, but it is poetic and reserved for descriptions of scenery or literature. Using it in a standard sentence about waking up or breakfast will sound unnatural or overly dramatic.
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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.
