koeng4 sing6強盛强盛
Jyutpingkoeng4 sing6
Yalekèuhng sihng
Definition
Powerful and prosperous; strong and flourishing.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or written contexts, this term describes the peak of power and vitality for a nation or an organization. It carries a sense of grandeur and historical significance that is rarely applied to individual people or small businesses. You will most often encounter it in news reports, political discussions, or historical accounts.
Examples
Their country's economy is very prosperous.
How can one make a country prosperous?
Related words
Common phrases
prosperous national power
prosperous for a period of time
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person who is healthy or physically strong, as it is strictly reserved for collective entities like nations or empires. For describing a person's physical state, use words like 健康 or 強壯 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
