hing1 sing6興盛兴盛
Jyutpinghing1 sing6
Yalehīng sihng
Definition
Prosperous, flourishing, and successful, typically describing a country or nation.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the collective strength, economic power, or cultural peak of a society or nation. It carries a formal or historical weight, making it sound slightly more academic or literary than everyday conversational Cantonese. You will often hear it in news reports or historical discussions rather than casual chat about personal life.
Examples
This country was once very prosperous.
Which era was the most flourishing?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe personal wealth or individual success, as it is reserved for large scale entities like countries, dynasties, or industries. For personal prosperity, use words like 發達 or 有錢 instead.
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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.
