jyu4愉
Jyutpingjyu4
Yaleyùh
Definition
Pleased; joyful; happy.
writtenemotion
How it's used
愉 is rarely used as a standalone verb or adjective in spoken Cantonese. It almost exclusively appears in formal compound words like 愉悅 or 愉快. Using it by itself in casual conversation sounds unnatural and overly literary.
Examples
Seeing you so happy, I feel joyful too.
I had a joyful day today, thank you for the invitation.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake 愉 for a common adjective like 開心. Remember that 愉 requires a second character to form a complete word, whereas 開心 is the standard, versatile term for happy in daily life.
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Grammar guides
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