paak3 sau2 cing1 faai3拍手稱快拍手称快
Jyutpingpaak3 sau2 cing1 faai3
Yalepaak sáu chīng faai
Definition
To clap one's hands with joy or satisfaction, especially upon hearing good news or a satisfying outcome.
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How it's used
Focuses on the public reaction to justice being served or a villain getting their comeuppance. It carries a sense of collective satisfaction rather than just simple clapping for a performance. It is often used in news reports or formal discussions about social issues.
Examples
Everyone applauded when they heard this news.
This incident is truly satisfying, everyone is applauding it.
Related words
Common phrases
to make people applaud with satisfaction
Common mistake
Do not use this for applauding a musical performance or a speech. It is strictly reserved for situations where a negative outcome for someone bad is seen as a positive development for the community.
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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.
