tin1 leon4 zi1 lok6天倫之樂天伦之乐
Jyutpingtin1 leon4 zi1 lok6
Yaletīn lèuhn jī lohk
Definition
Family happiness; the joy of a family gathering.
neutralfamily
How it's used
Refers specifically to the warm, harmonious atmosphere created when family members spend quality time together. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone, often used to describe a peaceful domestic scene rather than a rowdy party. It is frequently associated with older generations or retirees who value quiet moments with children and grandchildren.
Examples
It is rare for the whole family to eat together, we are truly enjoying family happiness.
After retiring, what he likes most is enjoying time with his family.
Common phrases
to enjoy family happiness
to fully enjoy family happiness
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
