jam2 goeng1 zau2飲薑酒饮姜酒
Jyutpingjam2 goeng1 zau2
Yaleyám gēung jáu
Definition
To attend or host a party celebrating a baby's first full month.
colloquialfamilyfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the celebration held one month after a baby is born. The term highlights the traditional practice of serving ginger vinegar, which is believed to help the mother recover after childbirth. It is a warm, community-focused event where friends and family gather to welcome the new addition to the family.
Examples
His son is having a full month party next month, remember to go.
When are you going to the baby's full month party?
Related words
Common phrases
to attend a full month party
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a standard wedding banquet, even though the verb 飲 is used for both. While 飲酒 can refer to drinking alcohol, 飲薑酒 is a fixed phrase for a specific cultural event and does not imply the guest will be drinking ginger-infused alcohol.
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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.
