soeng1 dang2相等
Jyutpingsoeng1 dang2
Yalesēung dáng
Definition
To be equal to or identical to something; to have no difference.
neutralother
How it's used
Used primarily in formal or technical contexts, such as mathematics, science, or legal agreements. In everyday casual speech, speakers almost always prefer using 一樣 or 冇分別 instead of this term. It sounds quite stiff and academic when used in casual conversation.
Examples
Do you think these two values are equal?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this word in daily life where it sounds unnatural. It is not used to describe people being equal in status or ability, where 平等 is the correct term.
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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.
