tiu4 meng6 saang1 dak1 zeng3條命生得正条命生得正
Jyutpingtiu4 meng6 saang1 dak1 zeng3
Yaletìuh mehng sāang dāk jeng
Definition
To be born into a wealthy or privileged family with bright prospects.
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How it's used
This phrase carries a slightly cynical or envious tone, often used to highlight the disparity between someone's effortless success and the hard work required by others. It focuses on the idea of fate or luck at birth rather than personal achievement. It is rarely used to describe oneself, as it would sound arrogant or boastful.
Examples
He lived in a big house since he was little; he was really born into a good life.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for describing a person who is simply 'good' or 'moral', but it specifically refers to socioeconomic luck and family background. Do not use it to describe someone who has good character or a healthy lifestyle.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
