tau4 coeng4 zai2頭長仔头长仔
Jyutpingtau4 coeng4 zai2
Yaletàuh chèuhng jái
Definition
Eldest son.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the firstborn male child in a family. While it carries a slightly traditional or formal nuance compared to the more common term 大仔, it is still frequently used in family discussions to distinguish birth order clearly.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 長子 which is a more formal, written term. Using 頭長仔 in very formal writing might sound slightly too colloquial or regional.
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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.
