huk1 song1哭喪哭丧

Jyutpinghuk1 song1

Yalehūk sōng

動詞Rare

Definition

To wail or cry at a funeral as an expression of grief and as part of funeral rites.

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How it's used

While traditionally referring to the ritual act of wailing at a funeral, this term is now most frequently used metaphorically to describe someone looking depressed or gloomy. It carries a strong connotation of being overly dramatic or bringing down the mood of others. Using it to describe someone's facial expression is often a blunt way to tell them to cheer up.

Examples

zou6做mat1乜seng4成jat6日huk1哭song1喪zyu6住faai3塊min6面aa4呀？

Why do you always have such a miserable look on your face?

keoi5佢喺hai2喪song1禮lai5上soeng6面min6哭huk1喪song1哭huk1得dak1好hou2淒cai1涼。

He mourned very sorrowfully at the funeral.

Common phrases

huk1哭song1喪zyu6住faai3塊min6面

to have a miserable, long face

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe genuine, quiet grief. It specifically implies a visible, performative, or exaggerated display of sadness that others might find annoying or inappropriate in non-funeral settings.