sik1 fan1適婚适婚
Jyutpingsik1 fan1
Yalesīk fān
Definition
Of marriageable age.
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How it's used
This term is formal and often appears in news reports or demographic discussions rather than casual conversation. It specifically refers to the legal or socially accepted age range for marriage. While it sounds clinical, it is the standard way to describe this life stage in written or professional contexts.
Examples
She has reached marriageable age, and her family is very anxious.
What age do you think is the most ideal marriageable age?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general terms for being an adult. Remember that it specifically implies readiness or eligibility for marriage, not just reaching adulthood or being able to date.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
