lok6 ji4 mong4 faan2樂而忘返乐而忘返
Jyutpinglok6 ji4 mong4 faan2
Yalelohk yìh mòhng fáan
Definition
To enjoy oneself so much that one forgets to return.
colloquialtravelemotion
How it's used
This idiom carries a literary tone despite its common use in modern speech to describe a highly enjoyable experience. It is frequently used to describe travel, vacations, or pleasant social gatherings where the atmosphere is so engaging that the passage of time is ignored. While it implies a positive sentiment, it can sometimes be used jokingly to describe someone who is late because they were having too much fun.
Examples
The scenery here is so beautiful, I really don't want to leave.
He went on a trip and had such a great time he forgot to come back.
Related words
Common phrases
to have such a good time that one forgets to return
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a verb phrase, but it functions as an adjective or descriptive phrase. It is not used to describe the act of forgetting to return home due to forgetfulness or negligence, but specifically due to being preoccupied by enjoyment.
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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.
