gwo3 zit3過節过节
Jyutpinggwo3 zit3
Yalegwo jit
Definition
To celebrate a festival.
colloquialfestivalfamily
How it's used
Focuses on the act of gathering or observing customs rather than just the calendar date itself. It implies a sense of communal activity, often involving a meal or family reunion, which makes it feel warmer and more personal than the formal term 慶祝. You will frequently hear it used when making plans to visit relatives or friends for special occasions.
Examples
How do you plan to celebrate the festival this year?
Our whole family is gathering together to celebrate the festival.
Related words
Common phrases
go home to celebrate the festival
celebrate the festival with family
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe the act of a holiday occurring, as it specifically refers to the human action of celebrating. It is not a noun, so you cannot say 呢個係一個過節.
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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.
