zok3 mei5作美
Jyutpingzok3 mei5
Yalejok méih
Definition
To do a good deed; to help or make things turn out well.
colloquialweather
How it's used
Primarily used in the phrase 天公作美, which refers to the weather being favorable for a planned event or activity. It personifies the heavens as a benevolent force that cooperates with human intentions. Outside of this specific meteorological context, it is rarely used to describe human conduct.
Examples
The weather is so nice today, it really feels like the heavens are being kind.
I hope the weather will be kind to us during the event tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
the weather is favorable
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe human behavior or good deeds, as it is almost exclusively reserved for weather conditions. Using it to praise someone's actions will sound unnatural and confusing to native speakers.
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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.
