jyun4 zyu6沿住
Jyutpingjyun4 zyu6
Yaleyùhn jyuh
Definition
Along; following a path or line.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
This construction functions as a prepositional phrase indicating movement or positioning parallel to a path or boundary. It is the standard way to express following a route, whether walking, driving, or simply describing the location of an object. Unlike the Mandarin equivalent, it specifically emphasizes the act of staying on or following a particular line or course.
Examples
Just keep walking along this road and you will arrive.
Are you running along the seaside?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 沿著, which is the standard written form in Mandarin. While it may be understood in formal written contexts, 沿住 is the natural choice for spoken Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
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