zi2 syun1仔孫仔孙
Jyutpingzi2 syun1
Yalejí syūn
Definition
Offspring, descendants, or children and grandchildren.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to descendants or progeny in a collective sense, often carrying a slightly formal or traditional weight. It is frequently used in contexts involving family legacy or ancestral responsibility rather than just referring to children in a casual way.
Examples
Several generations of their descendants all live here.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a single child, as it implies a collective group of descendants. For a single child, use 仔 or 仔女 instead.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
