tung4 soeng6同上
Jyutpingtung4 soeng6
Yaletùhng seuhng
Definition
Same as above; ditto.
writtenother
How it's used
Primarily used in formal or semi-formal written contexts like filling out paper forms or official documents. It functions as a shorthand to avoid repetition, effectively acting as a placeholder for previously stated information. While it is understood in speech, people rarely say it aloud unless they are dictating information to someone else who is writing it down.
Examples
The address is the same as above, no need to write it again.
Related words
Common phrases
address same as above
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Grammar guides
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