hung4 baak6 si6紅白事红白事

Jyutpinghung4 baak6 si6

Yalehùhng baahk sih

Definition

Weddings and funerals; joyful and sorrowful family events.

colloquialfamilypeople

How it's used

This term acts as a collective noun for the two most significant life events in Chinese culture. It is frequently used when discussing social obligations, such as attending ceremonies or giving monetary gifts. It carries a formal yet practical tone, often appearing in discussions about family logistics or community traditions.

Examples

keoi5佢zeoi3最gan6近uk1屋kei2企jau5有hung4紅baak6白si6事jiu3要mong4忙。

He has been busy with family weddings and funerals recently.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知bin1邊dou6度jau5有dak1得gaau2搞hung4紅baak6白si6事？

Do you know where one can arrange weddings or funerals?

Common phrases

cyu5處lei5理hung4紅baak6白si6事

handle wedding and funeral arrangements

hung4紅baak6白si6事lai5禮gam1金

monetary gifts for weddings or funerals

Common mistake

Do not use this term to refer to a single event, as it specifically functions as a pair. It is also not typically used in casual small talk unless you are explaining why you are unavailable for other social plans.