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- Lucas: Hey Luna, welcome back. We're at the beach again, and the sun is shining bright today. Luna: Oh, I love it. Last time we were talking about waves and swimming. That was fun. Lucas: Exactly. Today, let's talk about something perfect for this sunny weather — sunbathing. In Cantonese, sunbathing is 日光浴. Luna: 日光浴. That sounds nice. So if I want to say I want to sunbathe, I say 我想日光浴. Lucas: You got it. 我想日光浴. And if you want to ask someone if they like sunbathing, you can say 你鍾唔鍾意日光浴? Luna: 你鍾唔鍾意日光浴? That's a question. I like that pattern, we used it before with swimming. Lucas: Right. Now, before you lie down, you need protection for your eyes. Sunglasses in Cantonese is 太陽眼鏡. Luna: 太陽眼鏡. That literally means sun eye glasses. So I can say 我需要太陽眼鏡. Lucas: Perfect. 我需要太陽眼鏡. And don't forget sunscreen. Do you know how to ask if someone has sunscreen? It's 你有冇防曬? Luna: 你有冇防曬? That's useful. I'll remember that. Let me try saying all of these: 日光浴, 太陽眼鏡, 我想日光浴, 我需要太陽眼鏡, 你有冇防曬. Lucas: Wow, you nailed that. You're becoming a beach expert in Cantonese. Luna: Well, I love the beach. But honestly, this podcast has been so helpful. And I know it takes time and effort to make these episodes. Lucas: It does. And we keep it ad-free, which is great for listeners. A small group of listeners already chip in monthly through buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo, and that literally funds making this many of these. Luna: Yeah, it's nice to know that people who care can support what we do. And it keeps the show going without annoying ads. Lucas: Exactly. So if you're enjoying learning Cantonese with us, that's an option. But let's get back to the sun. Imagine you're on the beach and you want to say 'I like sunbathing but I need sunglasses.' How would you say that in Cantonese? Luna: Let me think... 我鍾意日光浴，但我需要太陽眼鏡. Lucas: Beautiful. You used 但 for 'but'. That's exactly right. Luna: And if I forget my sunscreen, I can ask my friend 你有冇防曬? Lucas: Yes. That's a great sentence to have ready. Let's practice one more time. Repeat after me: 日光浴. Luna: 日光浴. Lucas: 太陽眼鏡. Luna: 太陽眼鏡. Lucas: 我想日光浴. Luna: 我想日光浴. Lucas: 我需要太陽眼鏡. Luna: 我需要太陽眼鏡. Lucas: 你有冇防曬? Luna: 你有冇防曬? Lucas: You're all set for a sunny day at the beach. Remember these phrases, practice them, and you'll be ready next time you're under the sun. Luna: I'm definitely going to use these. Thanks for another great episode, Lucas. Lucas: Anytime, Luna. And thanks to all our listeners for joining us. See you next time on Learn Cantonese with Fexingo.