san1 sang1 doi6新生代
Jyutpingsan1 sang1 doi6
Yalesān sāng doih
Definition
New generation; the younger generation.
neutralpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to a cohort that is distinct from their predecessors, often highlighting differences in values, technology usage, or cultural trends. It carries a slightly formal or journalistic tone, frequently appearing in news reports or social commentary rather than casual conversation between friends.
Examples
This new generation has great ideas.
What kind of music do you think the new generation likes?
Related words
Common phrases
new generation of actors
new generation of singers
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a single young person, as it is a collective noun for a group or demographic. It is not a direct replacement for words like 後生仔, which refers to young people in a more general, informal sense.
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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.
