hei2 lyun2喜聯喜联
Jyutpinghei2 lyun2
Yalehéi lyún
Definition
Wedding couplets.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the red scrolls featuring auspicious phrases displayed during a wedding ceremony. Unlike standard spring couplets used for the Lunar New Year, these are strictly reserved for marriage celebrations and often feature themes of harmony and longevity. They are typically placed on the door frames of the couple's home or the wedding venue.
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deoi3對deuiExamples
The wedding couplets pasted on the door look very festive.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 春聯, which is specifically for the Lunar New Year. Using the wrong type of couplet for a wedding would be considered culturally inappropriate.
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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.
