caan4 cyun4殘存残存
Jyutpingcaan4 cyun4
Yalechàahn chyùhn
Definition
To remain; to survive; the small amount left over or surviving.
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How it's used
Focuses on the idea of something being the last fragment or remnant of a larger whole that has otherwise disappeared or been destroyed. It carries a slightly literary or formal weight compared to the everyday 淨低, often appearing in contexts involving history, memory, or physical decay.
Examples
There is still a trace of the old era remaining here.
Do they still have any supplies left over?
Related words
Common phrases
to survive or remain behind
lingering memory
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple leftovers like food or small change, as it sounds overly dramatic or poetic. Use 淨低 instead for mundane items.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
