hong1康
Jyutpinghong1
Yalehōng
Definition
Wealthy, well-off, or comfortable.
writtenpeoplehealth
How it's used
This character is rarely used as a standalone word in spoken Cantonese, appearing almost exclusively in formal compounds or set phrases. It carries a sense of stability and well-being, often relating to economic status or physical health. When referring to wealth, it specifically implies a comfortable, middle-class level rather than extreme riches.
Examples
His family is middle-class, and their life is quite stable.
I wish you good health and happiness every day.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this character to describe being rich or wealthy in a casual, everyday conversation, as it sounds overly formal or literary. For general wealth, use 有錢 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.
