soeng6 lit6上列
Jyutpingsoeng6 lit6
Yaleseuhng liht
Definition
The items or people listed above.
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How it's used
Formal contexts often require this term in written notices or official documents. It functions as a concise way to refer back to a previously mentioned group or set of items without repeating them. While it appears in writing, it is rarely used in casual spoken conversation, where people would prefer to say 上面嗰啲.
Examples
Please check if the information listed above is correct.
The few students listed above need to stay for detention tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
the individuals listed above
the information listed above
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in spoken speech where it sounds overly stiff or bureaucratic. It is strictly for formal writing or public announcements, not for talking to friends or colleagues.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
