lok6 gun1樂觀乐观
Jyutpinglok6 gun1
Yalelohk gūn
Definition
Optimistic; having a positive outlook and believing that things will turn out well.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
While 樂觀 is used in both formal and informal contexts, in casual speech it is frequently paired with the particle 啲 to soften the tone, as in 樂觀啲. It describes a person's general outlook or temperament rather than a temporary feeling of happiness. It is often contrasted with 悲觀 when discussing how different people react to the same situation.
Examples
They are very optimistic; they face any difficulty with a smile.
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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.
