soeng1驤骧
Jyutpingsoeng1
Yalesēung
Definition
To run friskily (used of a horse), or to hold high.
- literaryto run friskily (of a horse)
- literaryto hold high
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively found in literary contexts or specific idioms describing the spirited movement of horses. Using it in everyday speech is highly unusual and often sounds pretentious or overly dramatic. It is rarely used as a standalone verb in modern colloquial Cantonese.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 鑲, which means to inlay or mount, due to the similar visual structure. Do not use this word to describe human running, as it is specifically associated with the noble or spirited gait of animals.
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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.
