hing3 gung1 wui2慶功會庆功会
Jyutpinghing3 gung1 wui2
Yalehing gūng wúi
Definition
A celebration party or feast held to mark a success or achievement.
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How it's used
Often implies a formal or semi-formal gathering following the successful completion of a significant task or project. While it can refer to a large banquet, it is also used for smaller team outings or office parties. The term carries a sense of collective achievement and reward for hard work.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
After finishing this big project, the company is holding a celebratory feast tonight.
When are you guys holding the celebratory feast?
Related words
Common phrases
to hold a celebratory feast
celebratory feast dinner
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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.
