jyu4 tung4如同
Jyutpingjyu4 tung4
Yaleyùh tùhng
Definition
Like; similar to; just as.
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How it's used
Carries a formal or literary tone compared to the ubiquitous colloquial term 好似. It is frequently found in written Cantonese or more serious spoken contexts, such as speeches or formal storytelling, rather than casual daily conversation. Using it in a very relaxed setting might make you sound slightly pretentious or overly dramatic.
Examples
He treats me as well as a family member.
This thing is like a dream, it feels so unreal.
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Common phrases
as if it did not exist; nominal
like child's play
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it as a direct replacement for 好似 in every situation. Remember that 好似 is versatile and works for almost any comparison, whereas 如同 is reserved for more deliberate or formal comparisons.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
