lik6 doi6歷代历代
Jyutpinglik6 doi6
Yalelihk doih
Definition
Successive generations or past dynasties.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or historical contexts to describe things that have persisted or changed over a long succession of generations. It carries a sense of gravity and continuity, often appearing in discussions about traditions, dynasties, or long-standing cultural practices. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation unless one is specifically discussing history or heritage.
Examples
This custom has been passed down this way through the ages.
Do you know what the emperors of successive dynasties liked to do most?
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Common phrases
successive dynasties
passed down through generations
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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