joeng6 zo6讓座让座
Jyutpingjoeng6 zo6
Yaleyeuhng joh
Definition
To offer or give up one's seat to someone else.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
While often seen on public transport signs, this term is also used in casual conversation to describe the act of giving up one's spot. It implies a sense of social responsibility and courtesy towards those who are physically vulnerable or in need. Using this word specifically highlights the action of yielding a space that you are currently occupying.
Examples
When I saw an elderly person board the bus, I stood up immediately to offer my seat.
Related words
Common phrases
proactively offer a seat
offer a seat to someone
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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.
