tung1 soeng4通常
Jyutpingtung1 soeng4
Yaletūng sèuhng
Definition
Usually, generally, or normally; most of the time.
colloquialtimedaily actions
How it's used
While this word functions as an adverb for frequency, it is often paired with the particle 都 to emphasize the consistency of the habit. It feels slightly more formal than using plain spoken alternatives like 成日, which implies a higher frequency or even a sense of complaint about how often something happens. Use this when describing a general routine or a standard procedure rather than a specific recurring annoyance.
Examples
He usually takes the bus to work.
What time do you usually eat dinner?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 成日. While both relate to frequency, 成日 implies something happens all the time or too often, whereas this word is neutral and simply describes a regular pattern.
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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.
