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Definition
To welcome the arrival of spring or the Lunar New Year.
neutralfestivaltime
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the festive atmosphere surrounding the Lunar New Year period. It is often used in the context of preparing the home, such as cleaning or decorating, to usher in good fortune for the coming year. While it carries a formal tone, it is frequently seen in advertisements or community event titles during the weeks leading up to the festival.
Examples
How are you welcoming the spring at home this year?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general spring activities, as it is almost exclusively tied to the cultural traditions of the Lunar New Year. Using it to describe simply going for a walk in March would sound unnatural and overly poetic.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
