sing6 wui6盛會盛会
Jyutpingsing6 wui6
Yalesihng wuih
Definition
A grand occasion, distinguished gathering, or a large-scale festival.
- a grand, solemn gathering or banquet
- a festival, fair, or exhibition presenting high-quality goods
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How it's used
Refers specifically to large scale, formal, or prestigious events that carry a sense of importance or celebration. It is frequently used in news reports or formal announcements to describe major cultural, sporting, or charity functions. Unlike simple gatherings, it implies a high level of organization and a significant number of attendees.
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This year's art festival is really lively.
Are you going to that charity gala tomorrow night?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual hangouts or small parties with friends, as it sounds overly grandiose and out of place in informal settings.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
