maan6 gu2萬古万古
Jyutpingmaan6 gu2
Yalemaahn gú
Definition
Forever; eternity; through all the ages.
writtentime
How it's used
Literary and formal in nature, this term is rarely used in casual daily conversation. It carries a sense of grand scale or historical permanence, often appearing in idioms or poetic descriptions of nature and legacy. You will mostly encounter it in written text or formal speeches rather than when chatting with friends.
Examples
This secret will be passed down forever.
Related words
Common phrases
passed down through the ages
Common mistake
Do not use this to mean forever in the sense of waiting for a long time, such as waiting for a bus. For everyday duration, use 成世 or 好耐 instead.
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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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