fung1 sau1豐收丰收
Jyutpingfung1 sau1
Yalefūng sāu
Definition
A bumper harvest or plentiful yield; figuratively, substantial gains or great rewards.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal agricultural context, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe a period of significant personal gain or success. It often appears in casual conversation to describe the outcome of shopping trips, vacations, or projects where one has acquired many items or experiences. When used this way, it carries a sense of satisfaction and abundance.
Examples
The farm had a bumper harvest this year, and the fruits are sweet and beautiful.
Did you have a very rewarding trip this time?
Related words
Common phrases
a great bumper harvest
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe a single item or a small success. It implies a collective or cumulative result, so it sounds unnatural if applied to a minor achievement.
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