ping4 hang4平衡
Jyutpingping4 hang4
Yalepìhng hàhng
Definition
To balance, coordinate, or offset.
neutraldaily actionswork
How it's used
Focus on the abstract sense of managing competing priorities rather than just physical weight. It is frequently used in discussions about work life balance or managing time between different commitments. Unlike some other verbs, it functions well both as a transitive verb and as a noun describing a state of equilibrium.
Examples
How do you balance work and life?
The weight on these two sides must be balanced.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean 'equal' in a mathematical sense, as that is better expressed by 相同 or 一樣. It specifically implies a dynamic process of adjustment to keep things steady.
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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.
