coeng4 sau6長壽长寿
Jyutpingcoeng4 sau6
Yalechèuhng sauh
Definition
Long-lived; living or existing for a very long time.
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How it's used
Primarily describes people who reach an advanced age, but frequently extends to inanimate objects like television shows or products that have remained popular or active for many years. When applied to people, it often carries a positive connotation of good health and longevity. It is not typically used to describe the lifespan of inanimate objects that are just old, like a building or a car.
Examples
Everyone in their family lives to a very old age.
It is quite rare for this show to have run for so long.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the age of objects that are simply old or antique, as it specifically implies a continuous, active existence over a long period.
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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.
