sin1 zou2先祖

Jyutpingsin1 zou2
Yalesīn jóu
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Definition

Deceased grandfather, or more generally, ancestors or forefathers.

  1. literarydeceased grandfather
  2. literaryancestor; forefather

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san4 zou2 lau4 lau4
晨早流流
Early in the morning, typically used when describing an undesirable event or annoyance.
seon4
屯
Part of a place name, usually pronounced 'tyun4' but sometimes read as 'seon4'.
siu3 naai1
少奶
A young married woman, or a mistress or concubine.
sai1 lik6
西曆西历
Gregorian calendar; the solar calendar widely used internationally today, also known as the Western calendar.
soeng5 di1
上啲
Higher up; a bit higher.
soeng1 wui2
商會商会
Chamber of commerce; an association of businesses collaborating to promote shared trade interests.
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