sau2 gau6守舊守旧
Jyutpingsau2 gau6
Yalesáu gauh
Definition
Conservative, traditional, and resistant to change.
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How it's used
Describes a person's mindset or practices that are resistant to change or modernization. It carries a slightly negative or critical tone, implying that the person is stuck in the past. It is often used to explain why someone might struggle to adapt to modern social norms or technology.
Examples
He is very conservative and refuses to try new things.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 舊, which simply means old. 守舊 specifically refers to the active choice or tendency to maintain old ways, whereas 舊 is a neutral descriptor for age.
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