jat6 hang4 jat1 sin6日行一善
Jyutpingjat6 hang4 jat1 sin6
Yaleyaht hàhng yāt sihn
Definition
To do a good deed every day to help others.
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
He insists on doing one good deed a day, it's really rare.
Have you done your good deed for the day yet?
Related words
Common phrases
persist in doing one good deed a day
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
