hoi1 fung1開封开封
Jyutpinghoi1 fung1
Yalehōi fūng
Definition
To open a seal; to open up consumer products and remove their packaging.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of breaking a seal or removing factory packaging from a new product. It is rarely used for opening doors or windows, where 開門 or 打開 is preferred. People often use it to describe the moment a product is first put into use.
Examples
This bag of snacks has been opened for a long time.
When did you open this box of new toys?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to mean opening a door or a book, as it specifically implies breaking a seal or initial packaging. For general opening actions, use 開 or 打開 instead.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
