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Definition
To celebrate or congratulate.
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How it's used
Using 賀 in a reduplicated form like 賀一賀 adds a casual, spontaneous feel to the suggestion of celebrating. It is often used to justify treating oneself or others to a meal or drinks after a positive event. While it implies celebration, it is less formal than 慶祝 and fits better in social settings among friends or family.
Examples
You got promoted, we must celebrate tonight!
How do you plan to celebrate your dad's birthday?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 賀 with 恭喜. Use 恭喜 when you are directly expressing congratulations to someone for their achievement, whereas 賀 is used for the act of celebrating the occasion itself.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
