fun1 coeng3歡暢欢畅
Jyutpingfun1 coeng3
Yalefūn cheung
Definition
Joyful and happy; keeping a cheerful mood while doing something.
colloquialemotiondescriptions
How it's used
Expresses a sense of lightheartedness and ease that often comes from social gatherings or pleasant environments. It leans towards a slightly more literary or descriptive register compared to common spoken words like 開心 or 快樂. You will hear it more often in written descriptions or when someone wants to emphasize a state of being carefree and relaxed.
Examples
Seeing all my old friends gathered together makes me feel especially joyful.
Why are you so cheerful today?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in overly casual or intense emotional situations where 開心 is the standard choice. It sounds slightly formal or poetic, so using it in a very mundane context can feel a bit unnatural or overly dramatic.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
