haang4 wan6行運行运
Jyutpinghaang4 wan6
Yalehàahng wahn
Definition
To be in great luck; to have a run of good fortune.
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How it's used
Refers to a period of good fortune rather than a single lucky event. It often implies that things are going smoothly for someone due to favorable circumstances. It is frequently used to describe someone who seems to have a Midas touch for a specific duration.
Examples
He has been in great luck lately, making money in everything he does.
Related words
Common phrases
a continuous streak of great luck
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective 幸運, which describes the state of being lucky. 行運 functions as a verb phrase describing the process of experiencing a streak of good luck.
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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.
