Tuesday, March 14, 2006

boon

  • Meaning:
    • n: a timely benefit (esp. bestowed upon request or prayer), something to be thankful for 【from Latin: bonus
    • adj: joyful, convivial 【from French: bon (good)】
  • In Hong Kong slang: 筍野, 執到
  • In decent Chinese: 久旱甘霖, 及時雨
  • In Chinese church jargon: 值得感恩

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