bing3 cyun4併存并存
Jyutpingbing3 cyun4
Yalebing chyùhn
Definition
To coexist or exist at the same time.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or academic contexts to describe the state of two or more things existing at the same time and place. While it appears in written media, it is less common in casual daily speech compared to phrases like 一齊存在. It carries a slightly intellectual or analytical tone when discussing social, cultural, or biological phenomena.
Examples
Traditional and modern culture can coexist.
Related words
Common phrases
harmonious coexistence
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it as a verb for people living together, but it is strictly for abstract concepts, systems, or non-human entities. Use 同住 or 一齊住 when referring to people sharing a living space.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
