jyu4 soeng6如上
Jyutpingjyu4 soeng6
Yaleyùh seuhng
Definition
As above; as mentioned above.
writtencommunication
How it's used
Used primarily in formal writing or structured documents to point back to previously mentioned content. While it functions as a direct translation of as above, it sounds stiff and academic in casual conversation. It is most common in business emails, reports, or official forms.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in spoken Cantonese, as it sounds overly formal or robotic. Use 之前講過嗰啲 instead for natural speech.
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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.
