sai3 doi6世代
Jyutpingsai3 doi6
Yalesai doih
Definition
A generation; a group of people born and living during the same time.
neutralpeopletime
How it's used
Refers specifically to a broad cohort of people sharing a similar age range and social context. While it can be used in formal writing, it is also frequently used in casual discussions about social trends or cultural shifts. It often appears in discussions regarding the differences in values or habits between older and younger groups.
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go3個goExamples
Young people of this generation really like using social media.
Do you think there is a generation gap between different generations?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with 輩份, which refers to the relative seniority or hierarchy within a family structure rather than a broad age cohort.
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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.
