lei6 hou2利好
Jyutpinglei6 hou2
Yaleleih hóu
Definition
Favourable to stock prices; stimulating a rise in share prices.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Primarily used in financial and investment contexts to describe factors that boost investor confidence. Unlike general positive adjectives, it specifically implies a positive impact on market valuation or stock performance. It functions as both a verb and an adjective, often appearing in news headlines or market analysis.
Examples
This news is very favourable for the market.
What favourable news has been released?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe general good news in everyday life, such as a promotion or a birthday gift, as it sounds overly technical and out of place outside of finance.
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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.
