hoeng2 lok6享樂享乐
Jyutpinghoeng2 lok6
Yalehéung lohk
Definition
To enjoy pleasure; to seek and indulge in life's comforts and enjoyment.
neutraldaily actionsemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the pursuit of leisure or hedonistic activities rather than simple enjoyment of a specific object. It often carries a slightly critical tone when describing someone who prioritizes comfort over responsibility or hard work. Use it to describe a lifestyle or a deliberate choice to seek out pleasure.
Examples
He only knows how to indulge in pleasure all day and never thinks about the future.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simply enjoying a meal or a movie, as it implies a broader, more indulgent attitude toward life. For casual enjoyment, use 享受 instead.
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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.
