hoeng2 jung6享用
Jyutpinghoeng2 jung6
Yalehéung yuhng
Definition
To enjoy and use, most commonly in reference to food or drink.
neutralfooddim sum
How it's used
Carries a formal and polite tone that is rarely used in casual settings among friends. It is most commonly seen in written invitations, restaurant signage, or by service staff when presenting food to customers. Using it in a relaxed home environment can sound overly stiff or pretentious.
Examples
Please feel free to enjoy these dim sum.
Take your time and enjoy your dinner.
Related words
Common phrases
please help yourself
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe enjoying abstract concepts or activities, as it is almost exclusively reserved for physical items like food, facilities, or amenities. For general enjoyment of experiences, use 享受 instead.
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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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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.



