hau6 long6後浪后浪
Jyutpinghau6 long6
Yalehauh lohng
Definition
The rising or younger generation.
colloquialpeople
How it's used
Derived from the proverb 長江後浪推前浪, this term carries a sense of inevitable succession and the passing of the baton. It is often used in professional or social contexts to acknowledge the talent or energy of younger people who are beginning to surpass their predecessors. Unlike simply calling someone 年輕人, using this term implies a dynamic relationship where the new generation is actively moving forward and replacing the old.
Examples
The new generation nowadays really has a lot of ideas.
Sooner or later, the company will have to rely on the younger generation to hold things up.
Related words
Common phrases
the new generation replaces the old
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Grammar guides
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