soeng1 sung3相送
Jyutpingsoeng1 sung3
Yalesēung sung
Definition
To see someone off or out; to accompany or escort someone on a journey without taking an object.
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How it's used
Literary in tone, this term is rarely used in casual daily speech compared to the more common 送. It often appears in formal contexts or when someone wants to express a sense of polite reluctance or sentimental farewell. Using it in everyday situations can sound overly dramatic or like a line from a period drama.
Examples
You don't need to see me off, I can take the bus and leave by myself.
They walked to the door and insisted on seeing me off.
Related words
Common phrases
no need to see me off
Common mistake
Learners often mistake it for a transitive verb. Unlike 送, which takes an object like 送佢走, 相送 is intransitive and functions as a standalone action of seeing someone off.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
