jyun6 nei5願你愿你

Jyutpingjyun6 nei5

Yaleyuhn néih

Definition

May you; wishing you; hoping that you can.

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How it's used

Carries a formal and sincere tone, often appearing in greeting cards, social media posts, or heartfelt messages. While it functions in spoken Cantonese, it is significantly more common in written contexts where one expresses genuine well wishes. It feels more elevated than simply saying 希望你.

Examples

jyun6願nei5你mui5每jat6日dou1都gam3咁hoi1開sam1心。

May you be this happy every day.

jyun6願nei5你zou2早jat6日wan2搵dou3到fan2份hou2好gung1工。

I hope you find a good job soon.

Common phrases

jyun6願nei5你ping4平on1安

wishing you peace and safety

jyun6願nei5你faai3快lok6樂

wishing you happiness

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual, everyday requests or commands, as it sounds overly poetic or dramatic for mundane situations. It is strictly for expressing blessings or deep-seated hopes rather than simple expectations.