ceoi4 san1隨身随身
Jyutpingceoi4 san1
Yalechèuih sān
Definition
On one's person; to carry or keep along with oneself.
neutraldaily actionsother
How it's used
Focus on the physical proximity of an object to a person, often implying that the item is small enough to be carried in a pocket or bag. It emphasizes convenience and readiness, suggesting that the item is immediately accessible if needed. While it functions as an adverb, it is frequently paired with verbs like 帶 or 攜帶 to describe the act of keeping something on one's person.
Examples
Remember to take an umbrella with you when you go out.
He doesn't have any money on him, how is he going to buy food?
Related words
Common phrases
personal belongings
to carry along with one
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people who are physically standing next to you, as it specifically refers to objects or belongings rather than companions.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
