hau6 jan4後人后人
Jyutpinghau6 jan4
Yalehauh yàhn
Definition
Later generation; descendants or heirs, especially of a family of notable status.
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How it's used
Focuses on the lineage or legacy of a person or family of status, often implying a sense of historical continuity or inherited responsibility. It is rarely used to refer to common people in everyday life, as it carries a slightly formal or literary weight. When speaking about one's own children or general offspring in casual conversation, terms like 仔女 or 後生仔 are preferred.
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He is from a prestigious family and has many descendants.
Does this master have any descendants to carry on his legacy?
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Common phrases
descendant of a prestigious family
descendants inherit
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 後生, which means young or a young person. Using 後人 to describe a teenager or a young adult will sound very strange and overly dramatic, as if you are referring to them as a historical successor.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
