sau2 seon3 jung6守信用
Jyutpingsau2 seon3 jung6
Yalesáu seun yuhng
Definition
To keep one's promise; to be true to one's word.
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How it's used
Focuses on the reliability of a person's character rather than just the completion of a specific task. It is often used to praise someone's integrity or to express frustration when someone repeatedly fails to follow through on their word. Unlike formal written Chinese, this phrase carries a strong interpersonal weight in daily conversation.
Examples
He is a person who keeps his word; if he says he will come, he definitely will.
Related words
Common phrases
to break one's promise
absolutely trustworthy
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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.
