have fun

have fun — idiom

1. to spend time doing something that gives you pleasure and enjoyment — for exampl

1.慣用語A1
釋義

to spend time doing something that gives you pleasure and enjoyment — for example, playing games with friends, going to a party, or doing a hobby you love.

例句

Jin and his little brother had fun building a castle out of old cardboard boxes.

have fun + doing something (building)

The children always have fun splashing in the pool on hot summer days.

同義詞
  • have a good time

    slightly more formal and can be used in a wider range of registers

  • enjoy oneself

    more formal; often found in written descriptions of events

  • have a blast

    very informal; emphasises a high level of enjoyment

反義詞

文法句型

have fun + doing something

have fun + with someone

have fun + at/in [place]

用法筆記

Cannot be used with the indefinite article: say 'have fun', not 'have a fun'. The adjective 'funny' (meaning amusing or strange) has a different meaning and should not replace 'fun'.

常見錯誤

❌We had a fun at the park.
✅We had fun at the park.
💡'fun' is uncountable here; do not add 'a'.
❌The party was very funny.' (when you mean it was enjoyable).
✅The party was very fun.
💡'funny' means 'causing laughter'; 'fun' means 'enjoyable'.