lou5 bun2 hong4老本行
Jyutpinglou5 bun2 hong4
Yalelóuh bún hòhng
Definition
One's old trade or profession; the line of work in which one is most experienced or skilled.
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How it's used
This term carries a sense of returning to one's roots or a field where one has deep expertise. It is frequently used when someone tries a new career path but finds it unsuccessful or unsatisfying, leading them to return to their original area of work. It implies a level of comfort and mastery that comes from years of practice.
Examples
He went back to his old trade, and the pay is better too.
Related words
Common phrases
to return to one's old trade
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply having a job. It specifically refers to the trade or profession that one has spent the most time in or is most qualified for, rather than just any previous job.
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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.
