ceot1 heoi3 wai1出去威
Jyutpingceot1 heoi3 wai1
Yalechēut heui wāi
Definition
To go out to have a good time, show off, or enjoy oneself.
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How it's used
Implies a sense of showing off or indulging in a lively, often expensive, social life. It is frequently used to describe someone who goes out to bars, clubs, or fancy dinners to be seen and to enjoy themselves. The term carries a slightly hedonistic tone and is often used by older generations to criticize younger people for being irresponsible.
Examples
Shall we go out and have a good time after work tonight?
He always likes going out to party and ignores his family.
Related words
Common phrases
go out for a bit of fun
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal or professional settings, as it implies a lack of seriousness or a focus on superficial pleasure. It is strictly for casual, social contexts among friends.
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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.
