hou2 ging2好境
Jyutpinghou2 ging2
Yalehóu gíng
Definition
To be in a good position with favorable future prospects.
colloquialmoneywork
How it's used
Describes a state of prosperity or favorable conditions, often applied to business, the economy, or a specific industry. It carries a sense of optimism and active growth rather than just having money in the bank. You will frequently hear it used to contrast with 差境, which describes a downturn or difficult times.
Examples
The market is doing well now, and many people are making money.
Do you think their business is doing well or not?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person's personal mood or happiness, as it is strictly reserved for economic or situational prosperity. Use 開心 or 順利 instead if you want to talk about someone's personal well-being.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
