jyu4 ji3如意
Jyutpingjyu4 ji3
Yaleyùh yi
Definition
According to one's wishes, satisfying, or gratifying.
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How it's used
Primarily reserved for formal greetings and auspicious occasions, this term feels quite literary in everyday speech. Outside of set phrases like 萬事如意, it is rarely used to describe mundane personal preferences. When expressing that something is not going as planned, speakers typically prefer more natural phrases like 唔順心 or 唔稱心.
Examples
I wish you everything goes your way this year and good health.
Related words
Common phrases
may everything go as you wish
perfectly satisfying
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation to describe simple likes or dislikes, as it sounds overly formal or poetic. It is not a direct substitute for the common word 鍾意.
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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.
