seon6順顺
Jyutpingseon6
Yaleseuhn
Definition
Smooth; without interruption, friction, or obstruction.
colloquialdescriptionsdaily actions
How it's used
Expresses the idea of things proceeding without friction or interruption. It is frequently used to describe processes, workflows, or physical movement. When describing a person's temperament, it implies being easygoing or compliant.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 順便, which means 'while you are at it' or 'conveniently'. Learners often incorrectly use 順 as a direct translation for 'convenient', but 方便 is the correct term for convenience.
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Grammar guides
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
