suk6 san1贖身赎身
Jyutpingsuk6 san1
Yalesuhk sān
Definition
To buy back one's freedom, especially for prostitutes or slaves.
colloquialpeoplemoney
How it's used
Historically associated with the practice of indentured servitude or sex work where an individual was legally bound to an owner. While the term is rarely used in modern daily life, it frequently appears in period dramas or historical accounts describing the liberation of those trapped in exploitative contracts. It implies a formal transaction where a specific sum is paid to settle a debt or purchase a release.
Examples
She saved money for a long time and finally managed to buy her freedom.
Who paid to buy her freedom?
Related words
Common phrases
to pay for someone's freedom
to save money to buy one's freedom
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
