zo6 hing3助興助兴
Jyutpingzo6 hing3
Yalejoh hing
Definition
To liven up an occasion or boost the mood.
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How it's used
Often implies an external contribution, such as a performance, a gift, or a specific activity, added to an existing gathering to increase the festive mood. It is frequently used in contexts involving parties, celebrations, or social events where the atmosphere needs a boost. Unlike simply having fun, this word focuses on the act of enhancing the collective mood of a group.
Examples
Should we find a guest performer to liven up the atmosphere?
He brought a bottle of red wine to liven things up, and everyone had a great time drinking.
Related words
Common phrases
perform to liven up the atmosphere
bring something to liven up the party
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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.
