heoi3 wai1去威
Jyutpingheoi3 wai1
Yaleheui wāi
Definition
To go out for a good time, especially to nightclubs or for evening entertainment.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Implies a sense of indulgence or showing off, often involving nightlife, drinking, or dressing up to impress others. It carries a slightly hedonistic or flashy tone that distinguishes it from simply hanging out or meeting friends for a casual meal. The term is most commonly used by younger generations to describe a night of partying or high-energy social activities.
Examples
The whole group of friends is going out for a good time tonight, are you coming?
He goes out for entertainment all the time and rarely stays at home.
Related words
Common phrases
go out for a good time
take you out for a night of fun
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective 威, which means impressive or cool. While they share the same character, 去威 is strictly a verb phrase describing an activity, whereas 威 is a descriptor for someone's status or behavior.
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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.
