gaa1 ting4 ceot1 san1家庭出身
Definition
Family background; class origin or social status of one's family.
How it's used
This term carries a slightly formal or analytical tone, often used when discussing social status, upbringing, or economic class. It is frequently encountered in contexts like job interviews, formal introductions, or when analyzing someone's life trajectory. Unlike casual conversation about family, this specific phrasing emphasizes the socio-economic environment one grew up in rather than just the family members themselves.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for simply talking about family members, but it specifically refers to the socio-economic status or class of the family. Using it to describe a happy family life or close relationships is incorrect, as it focuses on background and status.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
