zou2 sin1祖先
Jyutpingzou2 sin1
Yalejóu sīn
Definition
Ancestor; deceased members of previous generations of a family.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to deceased family members from previous generations, often in the context of ancestral worship or lineage. It carries a sense of reverence and is frequently used when discussing family history or traditional rituals like Ching Ming or Chung Yeung festivals.
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go3個goExamples
Many people go to worship their ancestors during the Ching Ming Festival.
Do you know where your ancestors came from?
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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.
