hau6 sai3後世后世
Jyutpinghau6 sai3
Yalehauh sai
Definition
Later generations; all succeeding generations.
writtenpeopletime
How it's used
Refers specifically to people living in the future relative to the present or a historical figure. It carries a formal or literary tone, often appearing in discussions about legacy, history, or cultural preservation. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation about one's own descendants, where terms like 後代 or 子孫 are more natural.
Examples
These artworks will be left for later generations to appreciate.
His contributions are enough to be remembered by later generations.
Related words
Common phrases
leave for later generations
remembered by later generations
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to your own children or grandchildren, as it sounds overly grand and historical. Use 後代 or 子孫 instead when talking about family lineage.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
