seon6 dak1 jan4順得人顺得人
Jyutpingseon6 dak1 jan4
Yaleseuhn dāk yàhn
Definition
Easygoing, obliging, or always willing to go along with what others want.
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How it's used
Carries a nuance that can range from complimentary to critical depending on the context. While it describes someone who is easygoing and cooperative, it often implies a lack of personal boundaries or the tendency to be a pushover. It is frequently used in a slightly exasperated tone when someone is being too accommodating to the point of being taken advantage of.
Examples
He is such a pushover, he agrees to do whatever you ask.
Related words
Common phrases
to have an easygoing personality
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the place name 順德, which is a district in Foshan. The pun in the reference example relies on the phonetic similarity between the two, but they are entirely different in meaning.
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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.
