fun1歡欢
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Definition
Happy, joyous, and merry.
neutralemotion
How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in Cantonese rather than a standalone adjective. It appears most frequently in formal or literary compound words like 歡樂 or 歡聚. In everyday spoken Cantonese, native speakers almost exclusively use 開心 or 快樂 to express the concept of joy.
Examples
Seeing you so joyful, I am very happy too.
They often gather together joyfully, it is very lively.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a direct substitute for 開心 in casual conversation, as it will sound overly formal or poetic. It is not a standalone adjective in the same way that 開心 is.
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Grammar guides
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