zang1 syun1 neoi5曾孫女曾孙女
Jyutpingzang1 syun1 neoi5
Yalejāng syūn néuih
Definition
Great-granddaughter.
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How it's used
Kinship terms in Cantonese are highly specific and strictly hierarchical. While English uses the prefix great- to denote generations beyond grandparents, Cantonese uses distinct characters like 曾 for the third generation down. This term is primarily used in formal introductions or when discussing family lineage, as casual conversation often simplifies these relationships.
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go3個goExamples
My granddaughter just gave birth to a great-granddaughter.
Related words
Common phrases
to hold one's great-granddaughter
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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.



