zyut6 hau6絕後绝后
Jyutpingzyut6 hau6
Yalejyuht hauh
Definition
Without offspring or descendants, or unique and never to be seen again.
- without offspring; having no descendants to carry on the family line
- unprecedented; never to be seen again
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How it's used
Carries a heavy, often tragic connotation when applied to people, implying the end of a family line. When used for things like skills or traditions, it emphasizes that the practice is on the verge of total extinction rather than just becoming unpopular. It is rarely used in casual, lighthearted conversation due to its finality.
Examples
His whole family has no descendants left, no one to inherit the family business.
This kind of traditional craft is about to disappear forever.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who simply does not have children yet, as it implies a permanent, irreversible state of having no descendants. It is not a synonym for being childless by choice.
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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.
