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Definition
Generation gap; barriers arising from differences in thoughts, opinions, and values between generations.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the psychological and communicative distance between different age groups rather than just a difference in age. It is frequently used to explain why parents and children struggle to reach a consensus on modern social issues or lifestyle choices. The term carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that the distance is something that needs to be bridged or overcome.
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It seems like there is a generation gap between those two generations.
Do you feel like there is a generation gap when talking to your family?
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Common phrases
a generation gap appears
to bridge the generation gap
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple differences in taste or preference, as it specifically refers to a fundamental disconnect in values or worldviews. It is not a synonym for just having a different opinion.
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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.
