ji6 suk1 gung1二叔公
Jyutpingji6 suk1 gung1
Yaleyih sūk gūng
Definition
Second elder uncle, specifically the second brother of one's paternal grandfather; pawnbroker.
- the second elder brother of one's paternal grandfather
- slangpawnbroker
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the younger brother of one's paternal grandfather. It is often used as a generic term for an elderly man in the family or even a friendly way to address an older neighbor. Using this title creates a sense of warmth and familiarity that transcends strict biological lineage.
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go3個goExamples
Ask Second Uncle about this matter, he'll know best.
Did Second Uncle come for dim sum today?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 叔公, which is a more general term for any younger brother of a paternal grandfather. Using the specific 二叔公 implies a closer or more respectful relationship than the generic term.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
