sat1 cyun4失傳失传
Jyutpingsat1 cyun4
Yalesāt chyùhn
Definition
To fail to be passed down and hence lost; to become a lost art, skill, or tradition.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the disappearance of intangible cultural heritage like skills, recipes, or traditions rather than physical objects. It carries a sense of regret or historical finality, implying that the knowledge died with the last generation of practitioners. Use it when describing something that can no longer be replicated because the secret or method was never recorded.
Examples
This craft is almost on the verge of being lost.
Have you heard of this recipe that has been lost?
Related words
Common phrases
craftsmanship is lost
on the verge of being lost
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a lost physical item like a wallet or keys, which would be 唔見咗. It is strictly for knowledge, skills, or cultural practices that are no longer passed on.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
