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Definition
Auspicious; lucky.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a morpheme in compound words rather than as a standalone adjective in modern spoken Cantonese. It carries a formal or literary tone, often appearing in names or traditional cultural contexts. When speakers want to express the concept of good luck or auspiciousness in daily life, they almost always prefer the term 吉利.
Examples
This name sounds very auspicious, it feels very comforting.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often try to use it as a direct adjective like lucky, but it sounds unnatural or overly poetic in casual conversation. Stick to 吉利 for general usage.
Grammar color guide
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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.
