jau5 wan6有運有运
Jyutpingjau5 wan6
Yaleyáuh wahn
Definition
To be in luck; to be fortunate or lucky.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a stroke of good fortune or a period of being lucky, often implying a sense of serendipity or favorable circumstances rather than just skill. It is frequently used to describe someone who seems to have the Midas touch or who consistently avoids negative outcomes through sheer chance. The term carries a slightly casual, observational tone, often used when commenting on someone's unexpected success.
Examples
He has been very lucky lately, winning every time he buys a Mark Six ticket.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 有運氣, which is a more formal or neutral way to describe having luck. 有運 is more idiomatic and implies a state of being currently favored by fate.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
