ziu1 hei3 fung4 but6朝氣蓬勃朝气蓬勃
Jyutpingziu1 hei3 fung4 but6
Yalejīu hei fùhng buht
Definition
Full of vigor, vitality, and energy.
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How it's used
This idiom is primarily used to describe young people or a positive, lively atmosphere. It carries a sense of brightness and forward-looking optimism that goes beyond simple physical energy. While it is a four-character idiom, it fits naturally into spoken Cantonese when describing someone's demeanor or a vibrant environment.
Examples
They are all full of vitality and put a lot of heart into their work.
Why are you so full of energy today?
Related words
Common phrases
full of youthful spirit
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple adjective like 精神, but it specifically implies a youthful, thriving, and upward-moving quality. Avoid using it to describe someone who is merely awake or alert after a nap.
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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.
