gwaan3 soeng4慣常惯常
Jyutpinggwaan3 soeng4
Yalegwaan sèuhng
Definition
Habitual, customary, or standard; according to normal practice or past habit.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
This term carries a formal or professional tone compared to the more casual 習慣. It is frequently found in business, legal, or administrative contexts to describe established procedures or patterns. While 習慣 can refer to personal habits like biting nails, 慣常 focuses on recurring methods or standard operating procedures.
Examples
He habitually takes this bus to work.
What is your usual way of doing things?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this as a direct translation for personal habits, but it sounds unnatural when describing individual quirks. Stick to 習慣 for personal routines and reserve 慣常 for professional or systematic patterns.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
