seon6 zyu6順住顺住
Jyutpingseon6 zyu6
Yaleseuhn jyuh
Definition
To follow; to go along with.
colloquialdaily actionsdescriptions
How it's used
Focuses on the idea of following a flow, momentum, or a pre-existing path without resistance. It is frequently used in abstract contexts like following a conversation or a trend, where it implies a lack of friction or deliberate deviation.
Examples
Just follow the path and you will arrive very soon.
He was on such a roll that I couldn't get a word in at all.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 順便, which means doing something while you are already doing something else. 順住 implies a continuous, flowing action along a specific trajectory, whereas 順便 is about efficiency and convenience.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
