ziu3 soeng4照常
Jyutpingziu3 soeng4
Yalejiu sèuhng
Definition
As usual or as normal, often referring to things proceeding unaffected after an unexpected incident.
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
Focuses on the continuity of an action despite external disruptions or changes in circumstances. It implies a sense of resilience or routine that remains unbroken by events that might otherwise cause a cancellation or delay. It is frequently used in business contexts to inform customers that services will not be interrupted by holidays or bad weather.
Examples
Even though it is raining heavily, they are going to work as usual.
Tomorrow is a public holiday, are you guys open for business as usual?
Related words
Common phrases
open for business as usual
have class as usual
operate as usual
Common mistake
Do not use it to describe a person's habitual behavior in general, such as saying someone usually eats breakfast. Instead, use 平時 or 慣常 for those routine habits, as 照常 specifically highlights the persistence of an activity despite a potential obstacle.
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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.
