gwok3 taai3 man4 on1國泰民安国泰民安
Jyutpinggwok3 taai3 man4 on1
Yalegwok taai màhn ōn
Definition
The country is prosperous and the people are at peace.
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How it's used
This is a formal idiom often used during festive seasons like Lunar New Year to express well wishes for society. While it carries a grand, patriotic tone, it is frequently used in casual conversation to describe a stable and safe living environment. It is almost exclusively used in positive contexts regarding national or regional stability.
Examples
I hope everyone enjoys peace and prosperity in the coming year.
Who wouldn't want their country to be peaceful and prosperous?
Related words
Common phrases
wish for peace and prosperity
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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.
