jyun4 jyun5 lau4 coeng4源遠流長源远流长

Jyutpingjyun4 jyun5 lau4 coeng4

Yaleyùhn yúhn làuh chèuhng

形容詞

Definition

Of long standing and well established; having a long history and deep roots.

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How it's used

Used primarily in formal or written contexts to describe traditions, cultures, or histories that have deep roots and have persisted over a vast amount of time. It carries a sense of respect and gravitas, making it unsuitable for describing casual or short term situations. While it is a four character idiom, it fits naturally into spoken sentences when discussing heritage or legacy.

Examples

zung1中gwok3國man4文faa3化jyun4源jyun5遠lau4流coeng4長，hou2好do1多cyun4傳tung2統dou1都bou2保lau4留dou3到gam1今jat6日。

Chinese culture has a long history, and many traditions are still preserved today.

ni1呢go3個gaa1家zuk6族ge3嘅saang1生ji3意jyun4源jyun5遠lau4流coeng4長，ji5已ging1經cyun4傳zo2咗gei2幾doi6代jan4人laa3喇。

This family business is of long standing and has been passed down for several generations.

Common phrases

man4文faa3化jyun4源jyun5遠lau4流coeng4長

a culture with a long history

lik6歷si2史jyun4源jyun5遠lau4流coeng4長

a history of long standing

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe things that are merely old or aged, like an old building or a piece of furniture. It specifically implies a continuous flow of influence or development over a long period, rather than just the passage of time.