cung4 sang1重生
Jyutpingcung4 sang1
Yalechùhng sāng
Definition
To be reborn, or to be revived and given new life.
neutraldaily actionsdescriptions
How it's used
Used primarily in metaphorical contexts to describe the revival of something that was once dead, abandoned, or stagnant. It carries a sense of significant transformation or a fresh start rather than just a simple repair. While it can apply to people, it is more frequently used for businesses, projects, or artistic styles that regain their former vitality.
Examples
This old shop has finally been reborn.
Do you think he can be reborn?
Related words
Common phrases
rising from the ashes
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical recovery from a minor illness or injury, as it implies a much deeper, more fundamental change in state. It is not a synonym for simply getting better or recovering.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
