cou2 gan1 gaai1 cang4草根階層草根阶层
Jyutpingcou2 gan1 gaai1 cang4
Yalechóu gān gāai chàhng
Definition
The grassroots class; lower-income people in society with little power or influence.
neutralpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the socio-economic group with limited financial resources and political influence. It is frequently used in news reports, political discourse, and social commentary to highlight inequality or the impact of government policies on the poor. While it carries a sense of empathy, it is a formal sociological term rather than a casual way to describe someone's personal wealth.
Examples
The government should care more about the lives of the grassroots.
How can people like them in the grassroots class afford property prices?
Related words
Common phrases
support the grassroots class
grassroots life
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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.
