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Jyutpingsoeng5 ngon6
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Definition
To go ashore from a ship, or figuratively to be settled in a safe and stable situation.
- to get off a boat or ship onto land; to go ashore; to disembark
- figurativeto be settled; to be in a secure and stable situation with no worries
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of disembarking from a vessel, this is frequently used metaphorically to describe someone who has achieved financial stability or a secure life after a period of struggle or high-risk activity. It carries a sense of relief, implying that the person has left behind a turbulent or uncertain phase of their life.
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Common phrases
finally settled down
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply arriving at a destination, as it specifically implies moving from a state of instability or travel to a state of permanence or safety.
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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.
