zou6 jan4 sai3做人世

Jyutpingzou6 jan4 sai3

Yalejouh yàhn sai

動詞

Definition

To share one's life with one's lover or spouse.

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How it's used

This phrase carries a strong sense of commitment and long term partnership, often implying marriage or a permanent domestic union. It is frequently used in casual conversation to question the seriousness of a relationship or to express disbelief at someone's choice of partner. The tone can range from sincere and romantic to skeptical or teasing depending on the context.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋paak3拍to1拖hou2好noi6耐，daa2打syun3算wan2搵jat6日zou6做jan4人sai3世。

They have been dating for a long time and plan to settle down together one day.

nei5你zan1真hai6係nam2諗zyu6住tung4同keoi5佢zou6做jan4人sai3世me1咩？

Are you really planning to spend the rest of your life with him?

Common phrases

tung4同jan4人zou6做jan4人sai3世

to settle down with someone

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply living together or dating. It specifically implies a lifelong commitment, so using it for a casual fling or a short term relationship will sound very strange or overly dramatic to native speakers.