Cantonese Word of the Day
天氣
/TIN-hei/ • noun — 27th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: weather; the state of the atmosphere (temperature, rain, wind, etc.)
Examples
- 今日天氣好好，適合出去散步。
(The weather is very nice today; it's suitable for going for a walk.) - 聽日天氣預報話會落雨，最好帶傘。
(The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow; it's best to bring an umbrella.) - 呢排天氣轉涼，要著多件衫。
(The weather has turned cooler recently; you should wear an extra layer.)
Synonyms
- 氣候
- 天色
Use 天氣 to talk about short-term conditions (today's or this week's weather) in everyday conversation. Common questions: "今日天氣點？" (How's the weather today?). 氣候 is a closer synonym for long-term climate, while 天色 often refers to the sky's appearance (e.g., light/dark).
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