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Yaledaan sāng
Definition
To be born, or to emerge and appear in the world.
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How it's used
While often translated as born, this term is primarily used for abstract concepts, organizations, or major historical figures rather than everyday human births. It carries a sense of grand significance or formal creation. In casual speech, you would use 出世 for a person or 出現 for a general object.
Examples
This new brand has finally been born.
Who is the new champion that has emerged?
Related words
Common phrases
brand new creation
Common mistake
Avoid using this for the birth of a normal person, as it sounds overly dramatic or literary. Use 出世 instead for babies.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
