jau1 wui2休會休会
Jyutpingjau1 wui2
Yaleyāu wúi
Definition
To adjourn, recess, or temporarily suspend a meeting.
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How it's used
Formal settings like the Legislative Council or corporate boardrooms are the primary domain for this term. It implies a temporary pause rather than a permanent end to proceedings. When used in casual contexts, it often carries a slightly humorous or mock-serious tone to suggest the speaker is exhausted.
Examples
Chairman, I propose to adjourn the meeting for fifteen minutes.
We have been meeting for so long, why don't we adjourn for a meal first?
Related words
Common phrases
to request an adjournment
to announce an adjournment
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 散會, which refers to the final conclusion or dismissal of a meeting. Using 休會 implies that the participants intend to reconvene shortly.
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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.
