fun1 hei2歡喜欢喜
Jyutpingfun1 hei2
Yalefūn héi
Definition
Joyful, happy, and delighted.
neutralemotion
How it's used
While synonymous with 開心, 歡喜 carries a slightly more formal or literary tone. It is frequently encountered in traditional greetings or when describing a state of genuine, harmonious delight. In casual daily speech, native speakers almost exclusively prefer 開心.
Examples
gin3 dou2 nei5 gam3 joeng2 ngo5 dou1 hou2 fun1 hei2
見到你咁樣，我都好歡喜。
Seeing you like this, I am also very happy.
keoi5 dei6 loeng5 go3 jat1 cai4 zan1 hai6 fun1 fun1 hei2 hei2
佢哋兩個一齊，真係歡歡喜喜。
The two of them together are truly joyful.
Related words
Common phrases
fun1 fun1 hei2 hei2
歡歡喜喜
full of joy and happiness
Common mistake
Avoid using 歡喜 in very casual, fast-paced daily interactions where it might sound overly dramatic or old-fashioned. Stick to 開心 for everyday situations to sound more natural.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
