hou2 coi2 sou3好彩數好彩数
Jyutpinghou2 coi2 sou3
Yalehóu chói sou
Definition
To have good luck; to be in luck.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the element of fortune or a stroke of good luck in a situation. It is often used to express relief after a potential disaster or a difficult task has been avoided or resolved successfully. While similar to 好彩, this version adds a sense of being blessed by fate or having a favorable outcome against the odds.
Examples
We are in luck, it didn't rain today.
You actually found it, you are really lucky.
Related words
Common phrases
can be considered lucky
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being a lucky person, as it is almost always used to describe a specific event or situation rather than a permanent personality trait.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
