hei2 hing3喜慶喜庆
Jyutpinghei2 hing3
Yalehéi hing
Definition
Joyous, happy, and highly worthy of celebration.
neutralfestivaldescriptions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the atmosphere or nature of an event rather than the feeling of the person involved. It is frequently associated with traditional cultural events like weddings, lunar new year, or grand openings where red decorations and loud music are expected. Using it to describe a simple personal achievement can sound overly formal or slightly old fashioned.
Examples
Today is a joyous day, let's all have a drink.
The decoration here is very festive and has a great atmosphere.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe personal happiness or feeling glad, as it is strictly reserved for external events or environments. Use 開心 or 高興 when talking about your own internal emotional state.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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