hou2 seng1好聲好声

Jyutpinghou2 seng1

Yalehóu sēng

語句Uncommon

Definition

Watch out; be careful; an expression used to warn someone to be cautious.

colloquialdaily actions

How it's used

Often used when someone is about to perform an action that carries a minor risk of injury or mishap, such as walking on uneven ground or handling fragile items. It functions as an imperative or a gentle warning to maintain awareness of one's surroundings. Unlike formal warnings, it carries a sense of care and concern from the speaker toward the listener.

Examples

hou2好seng1聲aa4呀，dei6地haa6下hou2好sap1濕㗎。

Watch out, the floor is very slippery.

nei5你gwo3過maa5馬lou6路go2嗰zan6陣hou2好seng1聲di1啲laa1啦。

You should be more careful when you cross the street.

Common phrases

hou2好seng1聲di1啲

be a bit more careful

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the phrase 好聲好氣, which describes speaking in a polite and gentle tone. Using the latter to warn someone of physical danger will sound confusing or out of place.