cin4 sang1前生
Jyutpingcin4 sang1
Yalechìhn sāng
Definition
One's past life or previous reincarnation.
colloquialother
How it's used
This term is used to describe a previous existence in the context of reincarnation or karmic belief. It is interchangeable with 前世, but 前生 often carries a slightly more reflective or philosophical tone when discussing destiny or deep connections between people.
Examples
We might have been good friends in a past life.
Related words
Common phrases
fated from a past life
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 前面, which refers to physical location or position. Ensure you only use this when discussing reincarnation or past lives.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
