jau5 hung1有空
Jyutpingjau5 hung1
Yaleyáuh hūng
Definition
To have free time; to be available.
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How it's used
While 有空 is understood in Hong Kong, it is significantly less common than 得閒 in daily speech. Using 得閒 sounds much more natural and local, whereas 有空 carries a slightly more formal or written tone. It is often used in situations where you want to sound a bit more polite or neutral.
Examples
Are you free tomorrow?
Related words
Common phrases
to find time
Common mistake
Learners often use 有空 because it matches Mandarin, but it can sound slightly stiff or bookish to a native speaker. Stick to 得閒 for casual conversation to avoid sounding like you are reading from a textbook.
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