Learn Celebratory Phrases in Cantonese 慶祝用語

Master celebratory phrases in Cantonese! Learn traditional greetings like 恭喜發財, 生日快樂, and other festive expressions.

Celebratory phrases are essential for participating in Hong Kong's vibrant festival culture, showing respect for traditions, and connecting with the community during special occasions.

Includes native audio, Jyutping, usage timing, and cultural significance notes.

10 Words Audio Pronunciation Video Examples Available
Cantonese English Pronounce
san1
nin4
faai3
lok6
Happy New Year
sing3
daan3
faai3
lok6
Merry Christmas
sang1
jat6
faai3
lok6
Happy Birthday
gung1
hei2
Congratulations
zuk1
fuk1
Best wishes
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival
Happy Dragon Boat Festival
Happy Lantern Festival
Happy Winter Solstice
Happy Qixi Festival

How to Use This Vocabulary List

  1. Listen First: Click the button to hear native Cantonese pronunciation
  2. See It in Context: Click the icon (when available) to watch video clips showing how native speakers use this word in real conversations
  3. Practice Daily: Try to use 2 new words each day in your Cantonese conversations
  4. Create Sentences: Don't just memorize - create your own sentences using these celebratory phrases words

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After mastering celebratory phrases vocabulary, you might want to explore other essential Cantonese vocabulary categories to expand your language skills further. Check out our complete vocabulary collection to discover more themed word lists.

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Quick Facts
  • 📚 10 words in this category
  • 🎯 Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly
  • ⏱️ Estimated learning time: 20 minutes
  • 🎬 5 words with video examples

Why Learn Celebratory Phrases in Cantonese?

Understanding celebratory phrases-related vocabulary is essential for anyone learning Cantonese, whether you're planning to visit Hong Kong, communicate with Cantonese-speaking friends and family, or immerse yourself in Cantonese culture through films, TV shows, and music.

These 10 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used celebratory phrases terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:

  • Jyutping romanization - showing you exactly how to pronounce each word
  • Audio pronunciation - recorded by native Cantonese speakers
  • Video examples - see and hear the words used in authentic contexts (where available)

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