zoeng2 soeng3掌相
Jyutpingzoeng2 soeng3
Yalejéung seung
Definition
Palmistry; palm reading to determine someone's character and fortune.
colloquialother
How it's used
Palm reading is a common cultural activity in Hong Kong, often associated with street stalls in areas like Temple Street. While 掌相 refers specifically to the lines on the palm, it is frequently used interchangeably with 睇相, which is a broader term for physiognomy or face reading. People often seek out these services when they feel uncertain about their career or relationships.
Examples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse 掌相 with 掌紋. 掌紋 refers strictly to the physical lines on the palm, whereas 掌相 refers to the practice or the interpretation of those lines to predict someone's future.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.



