zung1 nin4終年终年
Jyutpingzung1 nin4
Yalejūng nìhn
Definition
Throughout the year; year-round; from the beginning to the end of the year.
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How it's used
Focuses on a continuous, unbroken state that persists across all seasons. It is more formal than the colloquial phrase 由年頭到年尾, often appearing in descriptions of climate, geography, or long-term habits. Using it for short-term events sounds unnatural, as it implies a duration that spans the entire calendar cycle.
Examples
It is freezing here all year round, it is really hard to bear.
They stay on the mountain year-round and rarely come down to the city.
Related words
Common phrases
permanently covered with snow
working all year round without a break
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe something that happens every year like a recurring festival, as it specifically denotes a state that does not cease throughout the year.
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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.
