jat6 hang4 jat1 sin6日行一善
Jyutpingjat6 hang4 jat1 sin6
Yaleyath hàngh yāt sinh
Definition
To do a good deed every day
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
This phrase is often used as a moral encouragement or a personal resolution to cultivate character. It carries a slightly formal or literary weight despite being used in daily life, often appearing in school settings or when someone is being praised for their consistent kindness. It implies a deliberate, conscious effort to perform a positive action rather than just being a naturally kind person.
Examples
keoi5 mui5 jat6 dou1 gin1 ci4 jat6 hang4 jat1 sin6 zan1 hai6 hou2 naan4 dak1
佢每日都堅持日行一善，真係好難得。
He insists on doing one good deed a day, it's really rare.
nei5 gam1 jat6 jau5 mou5 zou6 dou3 jat6 hang4 jat1 sin6 aa4
你今日有冇做到日行一善呀？
Have you done your good deed for the day yet?
Related words
Common phrases
gin1 ci4 jat6 hang4 jat1 sin6
堅持日行一善
persist in doing one good deed a day
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
