fuk1 jau5 jau4 gwai1福有攸歸福有攸归
Jyutpingfuk1 jau5 jau4 gwai1
Yalefūk yáuh yàuh gwāi
Definition
Good fortune goes where it belongs, or to those who deserve it.
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How it's used
This is a formal idiom derived from the Book of Songs and is rarely used in casual daily speech. It carries a sense of moral justice, implying that luck is not random but follows the path of virtuous actions. You will mostly encounter it in written contexts, formal speeches, or when someone is offering a sophisticated compliment about a person's well-deserved success.
Examples
He does so many good deeds, good fortune really goes to those who deserve it.
Good people get good rewards, this is exactly what it means for fortune to go where it belongs.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.



