so1 tong4 hing1 dai6疏堂兄弟
Jyutpingso1 tong4 hing1 dai6
Yalesō tòhng hīng daih
Definition
Distant male cousins who share the same paternal grandfather's grandfather or a more distant paternal ancestor.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
This term refers to relatives who share the same great-grandfather or even more distant ancestors. It emphasizes the lack of closeness in the relationship compared to 堂兄弟, which typically refers to the children of one's father's brothers. Using this term often implies that you are not particularly familiar with the person despite the blood connection.
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go3個goExamples
He is my distant cousin, we haven't met for a long time.
Do you still keep in touch with that distant cousin of yours?
Related words
Common phrases
distant relatives
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 表兄弟, which refers to cousins on the mother's side or children of father's sisters. Remember that 疏堂兄弟 specifically implies a patrilineal connection that has become distant over generations.
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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.
