coeng4 loeng4長糧长粮
Jyutpingcoeng4 loeng4
Yalechèuhng lèuhng
Definition
Pension, especially for a retired civil servant.
colloquialmoneywork
How it's used
The verb 咬 is frequently paired with this noun, creating the expression 咬長糧, which carries a slightly cynical or envious tone. It implies that the person is living off a steady, guaranteed government income for life without needing to work. This term is almost exclusively reserved for civil servants or those in long-term government-subsidized roles.
Measure word
fan2份fánExamples
After he retired, he receives a pension every month.
Related words
Common phrases
to live off a pension
Common mistake
Do not use this term for private sector retirement funds or personal savings, as it specifically refers to the government-funded pension scheme.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
