syun3 nei5 hou2 coi2算你好彩
Jyutpingsyun3 nei5 hou2 coi2
Yalesyun néih hóu chói
Definition
To count oneself lucky; to consider oneself fortunate.
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How it's used
This phrase is often used to signal that someone has narrowly avoided a negative consequence or has benefited from a stroke of good fortune they did not necessarily earn. It carries a slightly condescending or admonishing tone, suggesting the speaker is pointing out that the person's success was due to luck rather than skill. It is frequently used in situations where a person has escaped trouble or punishment.
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Common phrases
count yourself lucky (emphatic)
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a genuine compliment, but it is usually a way to downplay someone's achievement or to warn them that their luck might run out next time.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
