hang6 fuk1幸福
Jyutpinghang6 fuk1
Yalehahng fūk
Definition
Happiness and bliss arising from contentment and satisfaction.
neutralemotionpeople
How it's used
Refers to a stable, long term state of contentment or well being rather than a fleeting moment of excitement. It often carries a sense of gratitude for one's circumstances, such as family harmony or a stable life. While it can be used as a noun, it is frequently used as an adjective to describe a person's life or state of mind.
Examples
Seeing my family in good health makes me feel very happy.
Do you feel that your current life is very blissful?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it for temporary thrills or sudden joys, as those are better expressed by 開心. Using it to describe a short term event can sound unnatural or overly dramatic.
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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.
