ho6 nin4賀年贺年
Jyutpingho6 nin4
Yalehoh nìhn
Definition
To celebrate the Lunar New Year.
colloquialfestivaldaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the social act of visiting friends and relatives during the Lunar New Year period to exchange greetings and gifts. It is rarely used to describe the act of celebrating alone or just watching fireworks. The term carries a strong sense of community and traditional obligation.
Examples
Where do you plan to go to celebrate the Chinese New Year this year?
Their whole family went to their relatives' house to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe general celebrations like birthdays or weddings, as it is strictly tied to the Lunar New Year period.
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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.
