hou2 hou2 dei2好好地
Jyutpinghou2 hou2 dei2
Yalehóu hóu déi
Definition
In a good, peaceful, or proper state; nicely or well.
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How it's used
Functions as an adverbial phrase describing an action done in a calm, stable, or proper manner. It often implies that a situation was previously peaceful or normal before an unexpected disruption occurred. When used with verbs like 傾 or 做, it suggests a desire for a harmonious or constructive outcome.
Examples
Everything was fine, why did you suddenly lose your temper?
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean "very good" as an adjective, as it specifically describes the manner in which an action is performed. Beginners often confuse it with 好好, which is used to describe the quality of a person or object.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
