Weather天氣 · Learn Cantonese for daily life in Hong Kong
These are 6 practical weather words and phrases for everyday life in Hong Kong, written for Filipino domestic helpers. Each entry gives the Cantonese characters, the Jyutping romanisation so you can say it out loud, and the meaning in both English and Filipino.
Beginner
| Cantonese | Jyutping | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌡️ | 好熱 | hou2 jit6 | It's very hot Napakainit |
| 🥶 | 好凍 | hou2 dung3 | It's very cold Napakalamig |
Intermediate
| Cantonese | Jyutping | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ | 落雨 | lok6 jyu5 | Raining Umuulan |
| 🌀 | 打風 | daa2 fung1 | A typhoon is coming May bagyo |
| ☂️ | 帶遮 | daai3 ze1 | Bring an umbrella Magdala ng payong |
Advanced
| Cantonese | Jyutping | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ | 今日落好大雨 | gam1 jat6 lok6 hou2 daai6 jyu5 | It rained heavily today Malakas ang ulan ngayon |
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