coeng4 sin3長線长线
Jyutpingcoeng4 sin3
Yalechèuhng sin
Definition
Long-term, typically relating to investments or business.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Primarily used in financial contexts to describe investment strategies that prioritize holding assets over a significant period. It contrasts directly with 短線, which refers to day trading or short-term speculation. When used as a verb phrase, it is often paired with 揸 to indicate holding a position.
Examples
I plan to hold this stock for the long term.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe long-term relationships or long-term plans in a general sense, as it is strictly reserved for financial or business contexts. Use 長期 for general time-based duration.
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Grammar guides
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