sing4 sau6承受
Jyutpingsing4 sau6
Yalesìhng sauh
Definition
To bear, endure, or accept without refusal, usually in relation to a load, burden, or pressure.
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How it's used
Focuses on the internal capacity to hold or withstand something heavy, often emotional or physical burdens. It implies a sense of resilience or being the sole recipient of a difficult situation. While it can be used in formal contexts, it is frequently used in daily life to describe personal struggles or mental load.
Examples
He is bearing all the pressure by himself.
Do you think you can handle that much?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for physical weight like carrying a bag, where 攞 or 拎 is more appropriate. It is specifically for abstract burdens like pressure, pain, or responsibility.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
