mou5 can1 zit3母親節母亲节
Jyutpingmou5 can1 zit3
Yalemóuh chān jit
Definition
Mother's Day, celebrated in Hong Kong on the second Sunday of May.
colloquialfamilyfestival
How it's used
Celebrations often center around taking mothers out for a meal, specifically yum cha, which makes restaurants extremely busy on this day. It is common to see families booking tables weeks in advance to avoid disappointment. While it is a Western-imported holiday, it has become a deeply ingrained social expectation in Hong Kong to show appreciation through gifts or dining.
Examples
What gift will you buy for Mom on Mother's Day?
Our whole family went to a restaurant for dim sum this Mother's Day.
Related words
Common phrases
celebrate Mother's Day
Mother's Day feast
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