zan1 zung6珍重
Jyutpingzan1 zung6
Yalejān juhng
Definition
To take good care of oneself; to treasure and look after oneself.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and slightly sentimental tone, often reserved for farewells or when someone is facing a significant life change. Unlike the more casual 保重, which is used frequently between friends for everyday goodbyes, this term implies a deeper level of concern and sincerity. It is rarely used in casual, daily interactions unless the situation is emotionally heavy or the separation is expected to be long.
Examples
You are living abroad alone, so take good care of yourself.
We all need to take care, I hope we can meet again soon.
Related words
Common phrases
please take good care of yourself
Common mistake
Learners often use this in casual settings where it sounds overly dramatic or stiff. For standard goodbyes to friends, stick to 保重 instead.
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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.
