wun2 soeng1惋傷惋伤
Jyutpingwun2 soeng1
Yalewún sēung
Definition
To grieve and be deeply upset.
writtenemotion
How it's used
Expresses a deep, solemn sense of sorrow often linked to tragic events or the loss of life. It carries a more formal and literary weight compared to everyday expressions of sadness like 唔開心 or 難過. You will frequently encounter this in news reports or formal written tributes rather than in casual, lighthearted conversation.
Examples
Seeing this news, everyone feels very grieved.
He feels very grieved about the passing of his old friend.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe minor disappointments or everyday frustrations, as it implies a level of gravity and mourning that would sound overly dramatic in trivial contexts.
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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.
