ji3 hei3 fung1 faat3意氣風發意气风发
Jyutpingji3 hei3 fung1 faat3
Yaleyi hei fūng faat
Definition
High-spirited, energetic, and brimming with confidence.
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How it's used
Describes a state of being full of pride and vigor, often following a period of success or achievement. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone despite being used in daily speech to describe someone who seems to be on top of the world. It is rarely used to describe a simple mood, but rather a visible aura of confidence and success.
Examples
Ever since he got promoted, he has been looking so high-spirited.
Why are you looking so energetic and confident today?
Related words
Common phrases
in a high-spirited manner
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is just happy or excited, as it specifically implies a sense of triumph or high-reaching ambition. It is not suitable for describing the casual energy of a child or someone simply having a good day.
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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.
