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Definition
Continuously, or rising in strands and wisps like smoke or mist.
- continuously or endlessly
- literaryrising in wisps, strands, or threads, especially of smoke or mist
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How it's used
This term is primarily found in written or formal contexts rather than everyday speech. It evokes a sense of thin, delicate, or fine threads of something, such as smoke, scent, or persistent thoughts, continuing without interruption. It is rarely used to describe physical movement or loud, boisterous actions.
Examples
Wisps of smoke rise continuously from the hilltop.
Their longing for them is continuous and unending.
Related words
Common phrases
wisps of smoke
continuously and unendingly
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in casual conversation to mean simply 'always' or 'constantly', but it sounds overly poetic or literary for daily life. Use 仲或者一直 instead for standard, everyday situations.
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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.
