cyun4 gaa1 fuk1全家福
Jyutpingcyun4 gaa1 fuk1
Yalechyùhn gā fūk
Definition
A family portrait; a photograph of the whole family.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to a photograph featuring all members of a family, often taken during special occasions or reunions. While it literally translates to a photo of the whole family, it carries a warm, sentimental connotation of togetherness and unity. It is frequently used in the context of Lunar New Year or milestone celebrations.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
Since everyone is here today, let's take a family photo.
Do you have a family photo hanging in your home?
Related words
Common phrases
to take a family photo
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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.
