maan6 si6 sing3 ji3萬事勝意万事胜意
Jyutpingmaan6 si6 sing3 ji3
Yalemaahn sih sing yi
Definition
May everything go even better than you wish; a New Year greeting.
colloquialfestival
How it's used
Used primarily as a formal yet warm greeting during the Lunar New Year or other celebratory occasions. It carries a slightly more sophisticated and auspicious tone than the standard 心想事成, as it implies that the outcome will exceed one's own expectations rather than just meeting them.
Examples
Happy New Year, I wish you everything better than you hope for!
May everyone have everything turn out better than expected this year, and stay healthy.
Related words
Common phrases
Wishing you everything better than you hope for
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
