ding2 zyu6頂住顶住
Jyutpingding2 zyu6
Yaledíng jyuh
Definition
To hold on or withstand difficulties; to temporarily cover or fill in for someone.
- to hold on; to withstand or endure difficulties
- to temporarily cover or fill in for someone
colloquialdaily actionsemotion
How it's used
Conveys a sense of endurance against pressure, whether physical, financial, or emotional. It implies that the situation is far from ideal, yet the subject is successfully maintaining their position or state. It is frequently used to encourage someone to persevere through a difficult moment.
Examples
Hold on for a little longer, I will be back very soon.
The pay for this job is so low, how do you manage to stick with it?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 頂得住, which specifically emphasizes the ability to withstand or endure something. While 頂住 is a continuous action of holding on, 頂得住 focuses on the capacity to survive or cope with the stress.
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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.
