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Jyutpinggaa3 jan4
Yalega yàhn
Definition
To get married (said of a woman).
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the bride entering a new family, which reflects traditional cultural expectations. While modern usage is more flexible, it still carries a slightly more personal or traditional nuance compared to the neutral term 結婚. It is exclusively used for women, as men use the term 娶老婆.
Examples
She said she would only get married after turning thirty.
When are you planning to get married?
Related words
Common phrases
to marry and become a wife
Common mistake
Do not use this for men, as it specifically describes a woman joining her husband's family. Using it for a man will sound incorrect and confusing to native speakers.
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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.
