jau4 coeng4悠長悠长
Jyutpingjau4 coeng4
Yaleyàuh chèuhng
Definition
Long; drawn-out; an extended period of time.
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How it's used
This word carries a slightly literary or formal tone compared to the common word 長. It is almost exclusively used to describe abstract periods of time like vacations, holidays, or historical eras rather than physical objects. Use it when you want to emphasize that a duration feels significant or stretches out over a long span.
Examples
He is on an extended vacation traveling.
This long period of time is really hard to endure.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe physical length, such as a long rope or a long road, as it is strictly reserved for temporal duration.
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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.
