song3 waan2喪玩丧玩
Jyutpingsong3 waan2
Yalesong wáan
Definition
To go crazy having fun; to play or party wildly and without restraint.
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How it's used
The prefix 喪 acts as an intensifier that conveys a sense of abandon or lack of restraint. It is widely used in youth slang to describe activities done with extreme energy or intensity, often implying that the person is ignoring other responsibilities. While it can be applied to other verbs like 喪食 or 喪買, it is most commonly associated with partying or leisure activities.
Examples
Let's go to Lan Kwai Fong and party hard tomorrow night.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal settings or with people you do not know well, as it carries a very casual and potentially reckless connotation. It is not a standard intensifier like 好 or 非常, so it should only be used when you want to emphasize a sense of wild, unrestrained behavior.
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