gun3 cit3 ci2 zung1貫徹始終贯彻始终

Jyutpinggun3 cit3 ci2 zung1

Yalegun chit chí jūng

形容詞

Definition

To persist from beginning to end; to remain consistent and unchanged throughout.

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How it's used

Carries a formal and positive tone, often used to praise someone's consistency in work, attitude, or moral character. It implies a high level of dedication and discipline that remains steady despite external pressures or the passage of time. While it is a four-character idiom, it fits naturally into spoken Cantonese sentences when describing professional standards or long-term commitments.

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做je5嘢jat1一hoeng3向dou1都gun3貫cit3徹ci2始zung1終，hou2好zik6值dak1得seon3信laai6賴。

He always sticks to his principles from start to finish, so he is very reliable.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得keoi5佢go2嗰go3個gai3計waak6劃ho2可ji5以gun3貫cit3徹ci2始zung1終me1咩？

Do you think he can actually see that plan through from beginning to end?

Common phrases

gun3貫cit3徹ci2始zung1終ge3嘅zing1精san4神

the spirit of consistency

gun3貫cit3徹ci2始zung1終gam3咁zou6做

to do something consistently from start to finish

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe simple, short-term actions, as it implies a significant duration or a complex process. It is not a casual way to say someone finished a task, but rather a way to highlight their unwavering persistence throughout a long journey.