jyun5 can1遠親远亲
Jyutpingjyun5 can1
Yaleyúhn chān
Definition
Distant relatives; kin with whom one has a weak relationship or a remote genetic connection.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Often used in the common idiom 遠親不如近鄰, which highlights that neighbors are more helpful in daily life than distant relatives who live far away. It carries a slightly detached tone, emphasizing the lack of intimacy or frequent interaction between the parties involved.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
He is just a distant relative of mine, we rarely keep in touch.
Related words
Common phrases
Distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors.
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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.
