ho6 lai5賀禮贺礼
Jyutpingho6 lai5
Yalehoh láih
Definition
A gift presented to someone on a celebratory or congratulatory occasion.
neutralpeoplemoney
How it's used
Focuses specifically on gifts given for formal or semi-formal celebratory occasions like weddings, housewarmings, or grand openings. While it can refer to physical items, it is very frequently used to describe monetary gifts placed inside red packets for weddings or other milestone events.
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fan2份fánExamples
What gift have you prepared to give them for the celebration?
This celebratory gift is truly very valuable.
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Common mistake
Do not use this for casual birthday presents or small tokens of appreciation between close friends, as it sounds overly formal and stiff in those contexts.
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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.
