sang1 wut6生活
Jyutpingsang1 wut6
Yalesāng wuht
Definition
To live; life, referring to the daily existence and activities of a person.
- life; daily existence
- to live; to survive
neutraldaily actionspeople
How it's used
Refers primarily to the general state of existence or the way one conducts their daily routine rather than the biological concept of being alive. It functions as both a noun for lifestyle and a verb meaning to live in a place. When used as a verb, it is often interchangeable with 住 in casual speech but carries a stronger sense of establishing a long term presence.
Examples
How has your life been lately?
They have moved abroad to live.
Related words
Common phrases
living habits
quality of life
social life
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean the state of being alive, which is 生命. Beginners often confuse the two, but 生活 is about the activities and quality of your days, while 生命 is the biological life force.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
