haang4 faa1 si5行花市
Jyutpinghaang4 faa1 si5
Yalehàahng fā síh
Definition
To stroll around a Lunar New Year flower market.
colloquialfestivaldaily actions
How it's used
This phrase specifically refers to the tradition of visiting outdoor markets held in public parks or plazas during the days leading up to the Lunar New Year. While the literal translation involves walking, the focus is on the festive atmosphere, browsing for seasonal flowers, and shopping for decorations. It is a quintessential social activity for families and friends during the holiday season.
Examples
Where do you plan to go to the Lunar New Year fair this year?
We went to the Lunar New Year fair last night and bought a lot of daffodils.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
