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Definition
Ecstasy, rapture, or wild joy; being so happy that one behaves as if crazy.
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How it's used
Expresses an extreme, almost overwhelming level of happiness that borders on losing self-control. While it is a standard term, it is often used in descriptive writing or news reports to emphasize the intensity of a reaction. In casual daily speech, people might prefer more descriptive phrases like 開心到癲咗.
Examples
He won the grand prize and was so ecstatic he couldn't sleep all night.
When you saw your idol, were you so wild with joy that you screamed?
Related words
Common phrases
dancing with wild joy
to fall into a state of ecstasy
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe simple or mild happiness, as it implies a state of near-frenzy or intense emotional outburst. It is not a casual way to say you are just having a good time.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
