ging6 waan2勁玩劲玩
Jyutpingging6 waan2
Yalegihng wáan
Definition
To have lots of fun; to play hard and intensely.
colloquialdaily actionsemotion
How it's used
劲玩 functions as a verb phrase describing the intensity of enjoyment during an activity. It carries a sense of high energy and excitement, often implying that the participants were fully immersed or went all out. It is frequently used in social contexts to describe parties, trips, or outings where the atmosphere was particularly lively.
Examples
We went to karaoke last night, it was so much fun!
Did you guys have a really great time at the theme park?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake 劲玩 for a simple adjective like 好玩, but it specifically emphasizes the intensity or the 'all-out' nature of the experience. It is not used to describe an object or a place as 'fun' itself, but rather the action of having fun.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
