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Yalefāi chēun
Definition
Fai chun; a decorative red sheet with written auspicious sayings, posted during Chinese New Year for good luck.
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How it's used
These red scrolls are strictly associated with the Lunar New Year period. While they often feature four-character idioms, modern versions can be more creative or humorous. You will typically see them pasted on doors, walls, or even on household appliances to invite prosperity.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
How many fai chun did you put up in your house this year?
My mom bought a lot of fai chun to decorate the house.
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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.
