fu6 can1 zit3父親節父亲节
Jyutpingfu6 can1 zit3
Yalefuh chān jit
Definition
Father's Day, celebrated in Hong Kong on the third Sunday of June.
colloquialfamilyfestival
How it's used
People in Hong Kong often use the more informal term 老竇 when talking about their fathers in the context of this holiday. While the formal term 父親 is used in writing or official announcements, it can sound overly stiff or distant in casual conversation. It is common to pair this day with a celebratory meal at a restaurant, which is a central part of the local tradition.
Examples
Where are you planning to take your dad for dinner on Father's Day?
I bought a gift for him for this year's Father's Day.
Related words
Common phrases
celebrate Father's Day
Father's Day gift
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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.
