jyun4沿
Jyutpingjyun4
Yaleyùhn
Definition
Along; alongside, following a specific path, route, or rule.
colloquialtransportplaces
How it's used
Native speakers almost always add 住 after 沿 to indicate a continuous state of following a path or direction. Without 住, the sentence often sounds incomplete or overly formal. It is primarily used for physical paths, coastlines, or rivers rather than abstract concepts like rules or policies.
Examples
Just keep walking along this road and you will see it.
Are you taking a walk along the seaside?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often try to use 沿 in abstract contexts where it does not fit, such as following a rule or a plan. In those cases, use 根據 or 照住 instead.
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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.
