sei3 hoi2 jat1 gaa1四海一家
Jyutpingsei3 hoi2 jat1 gaa1
Yalesei hói yāt gā
Definition
The idea that the whole world is one family; universal brotherhood.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a warm, idealistic tone often used to describe a sense of belonging or hospitality regardless of location. It is frequently employed in speeches or formal settings to promote harmony and inclusivity. Unlike casual slang, it retains a slightly literary or philosophical weight that makes it sound sincere rather than everyday conversational filler.
Examples
We treat everywhere we go as home, truly feeling like the world is one family.
jyu4如gwo2果daai6大gaa1家dou1都ho2可ji5以zou6做dou3到sei3四hoi2海jat1一gaa1家，sai3世gaai3界wui2會wo4和ping4平hou2好do1多。
If everyone could achieve a sense of global unity, the world would be much more peaceful.
Related words
Common phrases
the spirit of global unity
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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.
