soeng1 keoi5相距
Jyutpingsoeng1 keoi5
Yalesēung kéuih
Definition
To be separated by a certain distance in space, time, or concept.
neutraldescriptionsother
How it's used
Focuses on the measurable gap between two points, whether physical, temporal, or abstract. It is more formal than simply saying 隔開, often appearing in news reports or descriptions of geographical locations. When used for time, it implies a duration between two specific events.
Examples
Their two houses are quite far apart.
Related words
Common phrases
to be a few kilometres apart
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the distance between people in a social or emotional sense, as it sounds overly clinical or technical. For emotional distance, use 疏遠 instead.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
