soeng1 ceoi4相隨相随
Jyutpingsoeng1 ceoi4
Yalesēung chèuih
Definition
To accompany, go along with, or follow one another.
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How it's used
Employs a more literary or formal tone compared to everyday colloquialisms like 一齊 or 伴隨. It is frequently encountered in written texts, song lyrics, or formal speech to describe things that are inseparable or occur in tandem. Using it in casual conversation can sound slightly poetic or dramatic.
Examples
Happiness and joy always go hand in hand.
Related words
Common phrases
inseparable like a body and its shadow
Common mistake
Learners often mistake it for a simple synonym of 一齊, but it carries a stronger sense of destiny or inherent connection. Avoid using it for mundane physical proximity, such as standing next to someone in a queue.
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Grammar guides
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