mong6 zau6 hai6 gam2 mong6望就係咁望望就系咁望
Jyutpingmong6 zau6 hai6 gam2 mong6
Yalemohng jauh haih gám mohng
Definition
To hope for the best while having little confidence that it will actually happen
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Expresses a sense of cautious optimism or a passive wish where the speaker acknowledges they have little control over the outcome. It functions as a set phrase to signal that while you desire a positive result, you are not banking on it. It is frequently used as a standalone response to a question about future expectations.
Examples
Will they hire you for the job? I really hope so.
Will he change his ways? That is what I am hoping for.
Related words
Common phrases
to hope for the best
Common mistake
Learners often try to translate hope literally using 希望, but this phrase is specifically for when you are waiting for a result you cannot influence. Avoid using it if you have a concrete plan or high confidence in the outcome.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
