wu6 cung4扈從扈从
Jyutpingwu6 cung4
Yalewuh chùhng
Definition
An entourage, retinue, or follower of an emperor, official, or high-ranking person.
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How it's used
This term is strictly formal and historical, typically found in period dramas or literature describing imperial times. It carries a sense of hierarchy and duty that modern words for followers or assistants lack. Using it in a casual setting will sound intentionally archaic or overly dramatic.
Examples
He was a servant of the emperor in the past.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe modern employees or friends, as it implies a feudal relationship of service to a high-ranking official or monarch.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
