seoi1 sei2 jau4 sang1雖死猶生虽死犹生
Jyutpingseoi1 sei2 jau4 sang1
Yalesēui séi yàuh sāng
Definition
To still be with us in spirit; though dead, one's spirit lives on as an exemplar for future generations.
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How it's used
This is a formal, literary idiom often used in eulogies or when commemorating historical figures. It carries a sense of profound respect and reverence that is not found in everyday casual speech. Because it is highly idiomatic and elevated, it sounds out of place in informal conversation about ordinary people.
Examples
Even though he has passed away, his spirit lives on.
This hero is still with us in spirit and will always live in everyone's hearts.
Related words
Common phrases
the spirit lives on despite death
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
