coeng4 meng6 baak3 seoi3長命百歲长命百岁
Jyutpingcoeng4 meng6 baak3 seoi3
Yalechèuhng mehng baak seui
Definition
May you live a long life; a wish for longevity.
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How it's used
This expression is primarily used as a polite blessing for elders during birthdays or festive occasions like Lunar New Year. It carries a warm, traditional sentiment that conveys deep respect for the recipient's life journey. While it sounds formal in structure, it is frequently used in casual family settings to show genuine care.
Examples
Wish you a long life and good health!
Who wouldn't want to live a long life?
Related words
Common phrases
wish you a long life
Common mistake
Avoid using this phrase in contexts involving death or funerals, as it would be highly inappropriate and insensitive. It is strictly a celebratory wish for the living.
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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.
