soeng4倘

Jyutpingsoeng4

Yalesèuhng

Rare

Definition

If; in the event that.

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How it's used

This conjunction is primarily used in formal writing or slightly elevated speech to express a hypothetical condition. It functions identically to 如果 but carries a more literary or serious tone. You will rarely hear it in casual, everyday conversation among friends, where 如果 or 假使 are much more common.

Examples

tong2倘joek6若ting1聽jat6日lok6落jyu5雨，ngo5我dei6哋zau6就m4唔heoi3去haang4行saan1山laa3喇。

If it rains tomorrow, we won't go hiking.

tong2倘joek6若keoi5佢zan1真hai6係m4唔zi1知，nei5你jau6又dim2點gwaai3怪keoi5佢le1呢？

If he really doesn't know, how can you blame him?

Common phrases

tong2倘joek6若jyu4如ci2此

if that is the case

Common mistake

Learners often use this in casual settings where it sounds overly stiff or pretentious. Stick to 如果 for daily interactions to avoid sounding like you are reading from a formal document.