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Jyutpingsaan1 coeng4 seoi2 jyun5
Yalesāan chèuhng séui yúhn
Definition
An extremely long way away; a very long, arduous journey to a distant place.
colloquialplacestravel
How it's used
Emphasize the effort and time involved in the journey rather than just the physical distance. It carries a sense of weariness or dedication, often used when someone has gone out of their way to do something for you or to reach a remote location. It is frequently paired with verbs of movement like 走嚟 or 去咗 to highlight the arduous nature of the trip.
Examples
Why did you come all the way here?
He traveled a long way to the outlying islands to visit a friend.
Related words
Common phrases
come all the way here
go a long way to
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe simple distances like a short commute or a nearby shop. It specifically implies a journey that feels long, tiring, or inconvenient.
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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.
