hei2 seon3喜訊喜讯
Jyutpinghei2 seon3
Yalehéi seun
Definition
Good news; tidings of joy.
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How it's used
Reserved for significant or celebratory announcements, such as weddings, pregnancies, or major professional achievements. It carries a formal or literary weight that makes it sound slightly dramatic when used in casual daily conversation. People often use it in news reports or formal social media posts to announce life milestones.
Examples
They finally shared the good news.
What good news do you have to share today?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for trivial updates like finding a lost item or receiving a small discount, as it sounds overly grandiose and sarcastic in those contexts.
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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.
