我今日好開心。
ngo5 gam1 jat6 hou2 hoi1 sam1
I’m very happy today.
Very happyin Cantonese.
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好開心
hou2 hoi1 sam1
very happy
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How to say “very happy” in Cantonese
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- Meaning
- very happy
- Traditional Chinese
- 好開心
- Jyutping
- hou2 hoi1 sam1
How to pronounce it
Read the Jyutping as hou2 hoi1 sam1. Its number after each syllable marks a Cantonese tone. Play the saved recording to hear the whole phrase, then say it back at your own pace.
When to use it
好 before 開心 describes a strong feeling: “very happy”. 開心 itself means happy; the added 好 strengthens it rather than meaning “good”.
Try it when: Reacting to good news or describing how you feel.
Rough literal gloss: very open heart.
Examples
我哋玩得好開心。
ngo5 dei6 waan2 dak1 hou2 hoi1 sam1
We had a great time.