gik6 lok6極樂极乐

Jyutpinggik6 lok6

Yalegihk lohk

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Extremely happy or blissful; also, the Buddhist paradise.

extremely happy; blissful; of supreme joy
the Pure Land; paradise; the land of ultimate bliss in Buddhism

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How it's used

Primarily used in religious contexts to refer to the Pure Land in Buddhism, but frequently borrowed in casual speech to describe an experience of extreme comfort or happiness. It carries a slightly dramatic or hyperbolic tone when applied to mundane situations like eating a delicious meal or relaxing on a holiday. It is rarely used to describe a person's temporary mood, functioning more as a descriptor for a state of being or a location.

Examples

nei1呢dou6度gaan2簡zik6直hai6係gik6極lok6樂sai3世gaai3界aa4呀。

This place is simply a paradise.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得le1呢zung3種sang1生wut6活hai6係gik6極lok6樂me1咩？

Do you think this kind of life is pure bliss?

Common phrases

gik6極lok6樂sai3世gaai3界

paradise or land of ultimate bliss

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe simple happiness, as it implies a level of perfection or transcendence that goes beyond everyday joy. It is not interchangeable with開心 or 快樂 in standard conversation.