zung3 zoeng2中獎中奖
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Yalejung jéung
Definition
To win a prize or money in a lottery, lucky draw, or raffle.
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How it's used
Beyond literal lottery wins, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe someone who encounters an unfortunate or annoying situation, such as getting a defective product or being assigned a difficult task. When used in this sarcastic sense, it implies that the person has been 'lucky' in the worst way possible. It is a very common way to express frustration about bad luck in daily life.
Examples
I bought a Mark Six ticket, I wonder if I will win a prize?
He is so lucky, he actually won a prize during the lucky draw.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with winning a competition based on skill, such as a sports match or a debate, where 贏 is the appropriate verb. Use 中獎 specifically for random events involving luck or chance.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
