gyun3眷
Jyutpinggyun3
Yalegyun
Definition
Family member; relative or dependent.
writtenfamilypeople
How it's used
Primarily used in formal or semi-formal contexts such as event invitations or official announcements. It carries a slightly old-fashioned or bureaucratic tone compared to everyday terms like 屋企人. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation unless someone is being intentionally polite or slightly humorous.
Examples
He will attend the banquet with his family tonight.
Are you planning to take your family on the trip?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to refer to your own family members in a casual setting. It is strictly a formal noun used to describe dependents or family members accompanying someone to an event.
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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.
