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Names of Tropical Cyclones

Tropical Cyclone is a rotating disastrous weather system which mainly affects Macao in May to November. The term "typhoon" is frequently used as synonym of such storms. However, this is only a customary term used by Macao residents. In meteorology, typhoon is just a category of tropical cyclone. The damage of a tropical cyclone depends on its intensity, wind distribution and location. World Meteorological Organization suggests a classifications for tropical cyclones according to the sustained wind speed near the centres. In Macao, the tropical cyclones are currently classified into six categories: tropical depressions (41-62 km/h), tropical storms (63-87 km/h), severe tropical storms (88-117 km/h), typhoons (118-149 km/h), severe typhoons (150-184 km/h) and super typhoons (>185 km/h).

1. The meaning of the names of tropical cyclones contributed by Macao

Name  Meaning 
Sanba A place name in Macao.
Wutip Butterfly, it is an insect with four broad, colorful wings. You can find different kinds of butterfly in the countryside of Macao islands during Spring and Summer.
Vongfong Wasp, it is an insect with wings, yellow and black stripes across its body and often inflicts a painful sting. People are usually frightened of it just like typhoon coming.
In-Fa Fireworks, firecracker industry used to be one of the three handicrafts in Macao. Fireworks is also a significant element in Macao's cultural heritage. Thousands of tourists are attracted to visit Macao to enjoy the "Macao International Fireworks Display Contest" every year.
Muifa Plum blossom, flower that can grow in very cold weather. It represents a strong-minded Chinese.
Bebinca Macanese Milk Pudding, favorite Macanese food found in Portuguese restaurants of Macao.
Peipah A popular pet fish in Macao.
Linfa Lotus, an oriental water lily with pinkish flowers and large leaves. It is the city flower of Macao.
Malou Agate, it is a very hard stone with bands of color and often used for ornaments, many Macao souvenirs are made of it.
Sanvu Coral, it is a hard substance often used for jewelry, formed by the skeletons of tiny sea animals, massed together in great numbers. Many Macao souvenirs are made of it.

 

2. Tropical Cyclones Names in the Western North Pacific Ocean and South China Sea (With effect from 2021)

 

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Name

Name

Name

Name

Name

柬埔寨

Cambodia

達維

Damrey

康妮

Kong-rey

娜基莉

Nakri

科羅旺

Krovanh

翠絲

Trases

中國

China

海葵

Haikui

銀杏

Yinxing

風神

Fengshen

杜鵑

Dujuan

木蘭

Mulan

朝鮮

DPR Korea

鴻雁

Kirogi

桃芝

Toraji

海鷗

Kalmaegi

舒力基

Surigae

米雷

Meari

中國香港

HK, China

鴛鴦

Yun-yeung

萬宜

Man-yi

鳳凰

Fung-wong

彩雲

Choi-wan

馬鞍

Ma-on

日本

Japan

小犬

Koinu

天兔

Usagi

天琴

Koto

小熊

Koguma

蝎虎

Tokage

老撾

Lao PDR

布拉萬

Bolaven

帕布

Pabuk

洛鞍

Nokaen

薔琵

Champi

軒嵐諾

Hinnamnor

中國澳門

Macau, China

三巴

Sanba

蝴蝶

Wutip

黃蜂

Vongfong

煙花

In-Fa

梅花

Muifa

馬來西亞

Malaysia

杰拉華

Jelawat

聖帕

Sepat

鸚鵡

Nuri

查帕卡

Cempaka

苗柏

Merbok

米克羅尼西亞

Micronesia

艾雲尼

Ewiniar

木恩

Mun

森拉克

Sinlaku

尼伯特

Nepartak

南瑪都

Nanmadol

菲律賓

Philippines

馬力斯

Maliksi

丹娜絲

Danas

黑格比

Hagupit

盧碧

Lupit

塔拉斯

Talas

韓國

RO Korea

格美

Gaemi

百合

Nari

薔薇

Jangmi

銀河

Mirinae

奧鹿

Noru

泰國

Thailand

派比安

Prapiroon

韋帕

Wipha

米克拉

Mekkhala

妮妲

Nida

玫瑰

Kulap

美國

U.S.A.

瑪莉亞

Maria

范斯高

Francisco

海高斯

Higos

奧麥斯

Omais

洛克

Roke

越南

Viet Nam

山神

Son-Tinh

竹節草

Co-may

巴威

Bavi

康森

Conson

桑卡

Sonca

柬埔寨

Cambodia

安比

Ampil

羅莎

Krosa

美莎克

Maysak

燦都

Chanthu

納沙

Nesat

中國

China

悟空

Wukong

白鹿

Bailu

海神

Haishen

電母

Dianmu

海棠

Haitang

朝鮮

DPR Korea

雲雀

Jongdari

楊柳

Podul

紅霞

Noul

蒲公英

Mindulle

尼格

Nalgae

中國香港

HK, China

珊珊

Shanshan

玲玲

Lingling

白海豚

Dolphin

獅子山

Lionrock

榕樹

Banyan

日本

Japan

摩羯

Yagi

劍魚

Kajiki

鯨魚

Kujira

圓規

Kompasu

山貓

Yamaneko

老撾

Lao PDR

麗琵

Leepi

藍湖

Nongfa

燦鴻

Chan-hom

南川

Namtheun

帕卡

Pakhar

中國澳門

Macau, China

貝碧嘉

Bebinca

琵琶

Peipah

蓮花

Linfa

瑪瑙

Malou

珊瑚

Sanvu

馬來西亞

Malaysia

普拉桑

Pulasan

塔巴

Tapah

浪卡

Nangka

妮亞圖

Nyatoh

瑪娃

Mawar

米克羅尼西亞

Micronesia

蘇力

Soulik

米娜

Mitag

沙德爾

Saudel

雷伊

Rai

古超

Guchol

菲律賓

Philippines

西馬侖

Cimaron

樺加沙

Ragasa

莫拉菲

Molave

馬勒卡

Malakas

泰利

Talim

韓國

RO Korea

飛燕

Jebi

浣熊

Neoguri

天鵝

Goni

鮎魚

Megi

杜蘇芮

Doksuri

泰國

Thailand

山陀兒

Krathon

博羅依

Bualoi

艾莎尼

Atsani

暹芭

Chaba

卡努

Khanun

美國

U.S.A.

百里嘉

Barijat

麥德姆

Matmo

艾濤

Etau

艾利

Aere

蘭恩

Lan

越南

Viet Nam

潭美

Trami

夏浪

Halong

環高

Vamco

桑達

Songda

蘇拉

Saola