zou6祚
Jyutpingzou6
Yalejouh
Definition
Blessing, happiness, or a year of a reign.
- blessing; happiness
- year; specifically a year of a reign
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How it's used
Reserved almost exclusively for formal, literary, or ceremonial contexts, this character is rarely encountered in casual daily speech. It carries a heavy, auspicious weight often associated with ancestral legacy or the longevity of a dynasty. You will most frequently see it in traditional greetings or written blessings during festivals.
Examples
Wishing you long-lasting blessings and good health.
The blessings of this family are truly profound.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with common words for luck like 福氣, as 祚 implies a more historical or grand scale of fortune that is not used for trivial everyday events.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
