jan1 sat6殷實殷实
Jyutpingjan1 sat6
Yaleyān saht
Definition
Reputable, reliable, and trustworthy.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal and slightly old-fashioned tone, often used to describe established families or businesses with a long-standing reputation for integrity. It implies a sense of financial stability combined with moral uprightness, rather than just wealth alone. You will rarely hear it used in casual, everyday speech to describe a person's character in a modern context.
Examples
His family has always been a reputable and reliable household.
It is safer to do business with a reputable and reliable merchant.
Related words
Common phrases
a reputable and well-off family
a reputable and reliable businessman
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general term for rich, but it specifically emphasizes reliability and good standing rather than just the size of someone's bank account.
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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.
