zuk1 zit6祝捷
Jyutpingzuk1 zit6
Yalejūk jiht
Definition
To celebrate a victory.
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How it's used
This term is formal and typically reserved for organized events or public achievements rather than casual personal successes. It is most frequently encountered in the compound form 祝捷會, which refers to the actual banquet or gathering held to mark a triumph.
Examples
They are holding a victory celebration tonight to celebrate winning the competition.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this for personal milestones like passing a test or finding a job, but it sounds overly grand and out of place in those contexts.
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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.
