hoi2 syun4凱旋凯旋
Jyutpinghoi2 syun4
Yalehói syùhn
Definition
To return home in triumph after winning a victory or a battle.
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How it's used
This term is formal and carries a strong sense of military or competitive victory. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless someone is being intentionally dramatic or humorous. It is almost always paired with verbs indicating movement, such as 返嚟 or 歸來, to emphasize the completion of the journey.
Examples
They have returned in triumph after winning the battle.
When will you finally be able to return home in triumph?
Related words
Common phrases
to return in triumph
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a general word for returning home. It specifically implies that the person has achieved a significant success or victory, so it sounds bizarre if used for a routine trip to the grocery store or coming back from work.
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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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