sing4 can1成親成亲
Jyutpingsing4 can1
Yalesìhng chān
Definition
To get married.
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How it's used
Carries a distinctively classical or literary tone that sounds somewhat dramatic or old fashioned in modern daily speech. It is rarely used in casual conversation to describe contemporary weddings, where terms like 結婚 are the standard choice. You will mostly encounter it in period dramas, historical novels, or when someone is intentionally being poetic or humorous.
Examples
They are getting married next month.
When do you plan to get married to them?
Related words
Common phrases
to choose an auspicious date to get married
Common mistake
Do not use this in formal or professional contexts like filling out government forms or discussing modern marriage, as it sounds like you are speaking in a costume drama.
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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.
