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Jyutpinggoek3 tau4 hou2
Yalegeuk tàuh hóu
Definition
To bring good fortune or luck to others, especially upon arrival or joining a group.
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How it's used
Refers to the folk belief that a person's presence can influence the luck of their surroundings, often used when someone joins a team or visits a place and immediate success follows. It is a positive, lighthearted observation rather than a serious superstition. You will often hear it used to compliment a new employee or a guest who seems to have brought a lucky streak with them.
Examples
He really brings good luck; as soon as he arrived at the company, we landed a big deal.
Do you think he is the kind of person who brings good luck?
Related words
Common phrases
a person who brings good luck
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being a lucky person. It specifically describes the effect someone has on others or their environment, not just their own personal fortune.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.



