hou2 ging2好景
Jyutpinghou2 ging2
Yalehóu gíng
Definition
Good times; a prosperous or favorable situation or environment.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on economic prosperity or favorable business conditions rather than just general happy moments. It is frequently used in the context of market trends or industry performance to describe periods of high profitability. When people say something is 好景, they are almost always referring to the financial health of a sector or the general state of the economy.
Examples
Back when times were good, they went traveling all the time.
The market is so bad now, where can you still find good times like before?
Related words
Common phrases
good times do not last
the market is booming
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general happiness or fun times, as it carries a strong connotation of wealth and commercial success. Using it to describe a fun party or a pleasant vacation would sound unnatural to native speakers.
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