gwong1 fai1 seoi3 jyut6光輝歲月光辉岁月

Jyutpinggwong1 fai1 seoi3 jyut6

Yalegwōng fāi seui yuht

Definition

Glorious years; a period of great success, brilliance, and achievements in one's life.

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How it's used

This phrase is heavily associated with the iconic song by the band Beyond, which serves as a cultural touchstone for many Hong Kongers. It is frequently used to evoke a sense of nostalgia for a past era, often implying a time of personal or societal peak. While it can describe a literal period of success, it is most commonly employed in reflective or sentimental contexts.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋hau6後saang1生go2嗰zan6陣gwo3過dak1得hou2好gwong1光fai1輝seoi3歲jyut6月。

They spent their glorious days when they were young.

nei5你zung6仲gei3記m4唔gei3記dak1得ji5以cin4前ge3嘅gwong1光fai1輝seoi3歲jyut6月？

Do you still remember the glorious days from before?

Common phrases

wui4回mei6味gwong1光fai1輝seoi3歲jyut6月

reminisce about the glorious days

cung4重jin6現gwong1光fai1輝seoi3歲jyut6月

recreate the glorious days

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe mundane or recent events, as it carries a strong weight of nostalgia and historical significance. It is not a casual way to describe a good week or a fun holiday.