hung4 sik1 zaa3 daan2紅色炸彈红色炸弹
Jyutpinghung4 sik1 zaa3 daan2
Yalehùhng sīk ja dáan
Definition
A wedding invitation, traditionally delivered in a red envelope, implying an obligation to give a monetary gift.
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How it's used
This term carries a humorous, slightly cynical tone because it likens a wedding invitation to a bomb that threatens one's finances. It specifically highlights the social pressure and the expected monetary gift known as 人情 that accompanies the invitation. Using this term implies that the recipient feels the financial burden of attending the banquet.
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I received two wedding invitations this month, my wallet is really drying up.
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Common phrases
to receive a wedding invitation
to send out wedding invitations
Common mistake
Do not use this term in front of the couple who sent the invitation, as it implies you view their wedding as a financial burden rather than a joyful occasion. It is strictly for venting to friends or colleagues.
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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.
