fung1 faa1 syut3 jyut6風花雪月风花雪月
Jyutpingfung1 faa1 syut3 jyut6
Yalefūng fā syut yuht
Definition
A carefree, dissipated, or luxurious life.
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How it's used
Originally referring to a style of classical poetry focusing on nature, this term has shifted in modern Cantonese to describe a decadent or aimless lifestyle. It often carries a critical tone, implying that the person is neglecting their responsibilities in favor of pleasure. Use it when you want to highlight someone's lack of seriousness or their indulgence in worldly distractions.
Examples
He only knows how to live a carefree, indulgent life and ignores everything at home.
Do you think this is a place for you to live a life of luxury and indulgence?
Related words
Common phrases
living a life of indulgence
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a simple, happy, or peaceful life. It specifically carries a negative connotation of being self-indulgent, superficial, or irresponsible, often suggesting the person is wasting their time.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
