hing3 zuk1慶祝庆祝
Jyutpinghing3 zuk1
Yalehing jūk
Definition
To celebrate, commemorate, or mark a happy or memorable occasion with activities.
neutraldaily actionspeople
How it's used
While 慶祝 is standard and widely understood, native speakers often use the more casual phrase 慶祝下 to soften the tone when suggesting plans. It is frequently paired with specific occasions like 生日 or 升職, but sounds slightly formal if used for very minor personal achievements. For everyday casual contexts, people might simply say 玩下 or 開派對 instead.
Examples
Where are we going to celebrate tonight?
They went home after celebrating the birthday.
Related words
Common phrases
to celebrate a birthday
to have a good celebration
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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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