daai6 hei2 gwo3 mong6大喜過望大喜过望
Jyutpingdaai6 hei2 gwo3 mong6
Yaledaaih héi gwo mohng
Definition
Overjoyed at unexpected good news; pleased beyond expectations.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a literary tone and is rarely used in casual, everyday speech. It describes a specific state of being pleasantly surprised by a positive outcome that exceeded one's expectations. Because it is a four character idiom, it is more common in formal writing or when someone wants to express their feelings with a touch of dramatic flair.
Examples
He was truly overjoyed after hearing the good news.
Related words
Common phrases
makes one overjoyed
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple happiness or excitement. It specifically requires the element of an unexpected, positive turn of events.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
