man4 jyu4文娛文娱
Jyutpingman4 jyu4
Yalemàhn yùh
Definition
Cultural recreation and entertainment, especially public activities provided by the government.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Often found in official government contexts, this term specifically refers to public services like libraries, community centers, and performance venues. It acts as a formal umbrella term for activities that combine intellectual culture and leisure. You will rarely hear it used to describe private or casual entertainment like going to a movie or a bar.
Examples
There are many recreational facilities in this district for people to use.
Are you going to watch the cultural performance tomorrow?
Related words
Common phrases
civic center
cultural and recreational activities
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Grammar guides
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