si6 fung6侍奉
Jyutpingsi6 fung6
Yalesih fuhng
Definition
To attend to, care for, or serve elders or a deity.
- to care for, support, or attend to one's elders
- literaryto serve a deity, religious figure, or ruler
neutralfamilypeople
How it's used
This word carries a formal and respectful tone, often implying a sense of duty or filial piety rather than just casual help. It is frequently used in contexts involving parents or grandparents, reflecting the traditional value of looking after one's elders. While it can also refer to religious service, its primary association in daily life is with family caregiving.
Examples
He is very thoughtful and has been caring for his elderly mother all along.
Do you usually spend time taking care of the elders in your family?
Related words
Common phrases
to care for one's parents
to care for elders
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for casual situations like looking after a pet or helping a friend with a small task, as it sounds overly solemn and archaic in those contexts. Use 照顧 instead for general caregiving.
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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.
