soeng1 can1 soeng1 oi3相親相愛相亲相爱
Jyutpingsoeng1 can1 soeng1 oi3
Yalesēung chān sēung oi
Definition
To love, care for, and cherish each other deeply.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
This idiom is frequently used when giving advice to children or describing a harmonious family dynamic. It carries a warm, wholesome tone that emphasizes mutual care and emotional support rather than just romantic attraction. While it can apply to couples, it is just as common to hear it used to describe siblings or family members getting along well.
Examples
That couple has always been very loving towards each other.
The most important thing for a family is to love and care for one another.
Related words
Common phrases
a loving family
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
