gong1 hou2剛好刚好
Jyutpinggong1 hou2
Yalegōng hóu
Definition
Just at the right moment; exactly at a specific time.
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How it's used
While 剛好 is understood in Cantonese, native speakers almost exclusively use 啱啱好 to express this meaning. The character 啱 is a quintessential Cantonese word that carries the sense of fitting or being correct, making it much more natural than the more formal or Mandarin-leaning 剛好. Using 啱啱好 helps maintain a conversational flow that feels authentic to Hong Kong speech.
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Common phrases
just right
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 啱啱好 with 啱啱, which simply means just now or recently. Remember that adding the second 好 is essential when you want to emphasize that something happened at the perfect moment or fits perfectly.
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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.
