bit6 loi4 mou4 joeng6別來無恙别来无恙
Jyutpingbit6 loi4 mou4 joeng6
Yalebiht lòih mòuh yeuhng
Definition
A polite greeting asking if someone has been well since you last met.
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How it's used
This is a formal and literary expression that sounds quite elegant or even slightly archaic in everyday speech. It is typically reserved for reunions with people you have not seen for a very long time, especially those you respect or have a formal relationship with. Using it with close friends or peers can sound overly dramatic or humorous.
Examples
Long time no see, have you been doing well?
I am relieved to see that you have been doing well.
Related words
Common phrases
have you been well, I hope?
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in casual settings where a simple greeting like 近排點呀 is much more appropriate. Because it carries a heavy, nostalgic weight, it is not a standard way to ask someone how they are doing if you have only been apart for a few weeks or months.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
