zoeng2 zeon3長進长进
Jyutpingzoeng2 zeon3
Yalejéung jeun
Definition
To make progress, be sensible, mature, or diligent.
- sensible, mature, and diligent
- to make progress in one's studies, skills, or morality
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How it's used
Focuses on the internal growth or maturity of a person rather than just external achievement. It is frequently used by parents or elders to encourage someone to stop being lazy or childish. The word implies a positive shift in character or work ethic that others can clearly observe.
Examples
You are a big boy now, you need to show some progress.
He has been making good progress lately, studying very hard all the time.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 進步, which is a more neutral term for general improvement in a specific task or score. 長進 carries a stronger moral or developmental weight regarding a person's overall attitude toward life.
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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.
