soeng6 jau5尚有

Jyutpingsoeng6 jau5

Yaleseuhng yáuh

副詞Uncommon

Definition

To still have; refers to the portion of something that remains after a part of it has been removed.

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How it's used

While 尚有 is a valid term, it sounds formal and is typically reserved for written contexts, news reports, or formal announcements. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people almost exclusively use 仲有 to express the same meaning of having something remaining. Using 尚有 in casual conversation can make you sound like you are reading from a script or a formal document.

Examples

gwai6櫃jap6入min6面soeng6尚jau5有gei2幾gin2件saam1衫mei6未sai2洗。

There are still a few clothes in the closet that haven't been washed.

Common phrases

soeng6尚jau5有jyu4餘ngaak2額

still have a balance remaining

soeng6尚jau5有hung1空gaan1間

still have room for improvement or space

Common mistake

Learners often use 尚有 in casual speech because they see it in textbooks, but it sounds unnatural and overly stiff. Stick to 仲有 for daily life to avoid sounding like a news anchor.