jan1 tung4 zoi3 zou6恩同再造
Jyutpingjan1 tung4 zoi3 zou6
Yaleyān tùhng joi jouh
Definition
An expression used to praise someone whose immense favor has given one a new lease on life.
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How it's used
Reserved for expressing profound gratitude towards someone who has provided life-saving or life-changing assistance. It carries a heavy, formal weight that is rarely used in casual banter, often appearing in formal letters or emotional speeches. Using it for minor favors will sound sarcastic or overly dramatic.
Examples
Thank you for helping me through this crisis, it really feels like you have given me a new lease on life.
They have given me a new lease on life, how could I not repay them?
Related words
Common phrases
the favor of giving a new lease on life
Common mistake
Do not use this for everyday help like lending someone a pen or buying them lunch, as the gravity of the phrase implies a literal or metaphorical rescue from death or ruin.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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