suk1 jyun6夙願夙愿
Jyutpingsuk1 jyun6
Yalesūk yuhn
Definition
A long-cherished wish; a dream or desire one has held for a long time.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and slightly literary tone that is rarely used in casual daily speech. It is most commonly encountered in written media, news reports, or when describing a significant life goal that has finally been realized. Using it in everyday conversation can sound overly dramatic or poetic.
Examples
Finally achieved the long-held wish of many years.
What other unfulfilled wishes do you still have?
Related words
Common phrases
to finally fulfill a long-cherished wish
to achieve a long-held wish
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with common words like 願望 or 心願. Since it implies a wish held for a very long time, it is inappropriate to use it for trivial or short-term desires like wanting to eat a snack.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
