goek3 tau4腳頭脚头
Jyutpinggoek3 tau4
Yalegeuk tàuh
Definition
Luck or fortune, especially regarding the auspiciousness of a person's arrival or step.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the luck or fortune that a person or thing brings to a new environment or situation. It is most commonly used when someone starts a new job, moves into a new home, or joins a new group. The term carries a superstitious undertone, often implying that a person's presence can influence the overall success or atmosphere of a place.
Examples
Ever since he moved, his luck seems to have improved a lot.
Is this new employee bringing good luck?
Related words
Common phrases
good luck (brought by someone)
bad luck (brought by someone)
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general luck like 運氣. 腳頭 is almost always used in the context of someone or something arriving at a new place or starting a new venture, rather than personal luck in gambling or life in general.
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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.
