hing3 hang6慶幸庆幸
Jyutpinghing3 hang6
Yalehing hahng
Definition
Rejoicing in a fortunate outcome; feeling relieved or lucky that things turned out well.
neutralemotion
How it's used
Expresses a sense of relief or gratitude specifically regarding a fortunate outcome after a potentially negative situation. It carries a slightly formal or reflective tone compared to simply saying 好彩. Use it when you want to emphasize the emotional weight of being lucky in a difficult circumstance.
Examples
I am so relieved that I was not late this time.
Related words
Common phrases
feel deeply relieved
worth being relieved about
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 好彩, but 慶幸 implies a deeper sense of personal reflection or relief rather than just a stroke of luck. It is also less common in casual, rapid-fire speech where 好彩 is the default choice.
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Grammar guides
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