tung4 dang2同等
Jyutpingtung4 dang2
Yaletùhng dáng
Definition
Equal or of the same status, rank, or level.
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How it's used
Focuses on formal comparisons of rank, status, or value rather than physical size or quantity. It is frequently used in professional or legal contexts to establish that two entities deserve the same treatment or consideration. Unlike everyday comparisons, it carries a sense of objective equivalence.
Examples
The two of them have equal status.
Are the salaries for these two jobs equal?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for physical objects or people's height, where terms like 一樣 or 同樣 are much more natural. It sounds overly stiff and unnatural if applied to casual, everyday comparisons.
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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.
