zoeng2仉
Jyutpingzoeng2
Yalejéung
Definition
An ancient Chinese surname, most famously that of the mother of Mencius.
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How it's used
This surname is extremely rare and is almost exclusively associated with the historical figure who was the mother of the philosopher Mencius. It is rarely encountered in modern daily life outside of academic discussions or historical references. When people do encounter it, they often need to clarify the pronunciation as it is not a common character in everyday vocabulary.
Examples
Her surname is Zhang, she is a descendant of Mencius's mother.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake the character for the more common surname 章 or the character 仲 due to visual similarity. It is important to note that the pronunciation is distinct and specific to this surname.
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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.
