cing1 loi6青睞青睐
Jyutpingcing1 loi6
Yalechīng loih
Definition
Favour, appreciation, support, or high regard from others.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or literary contexts, this term describes being held in high regard or receiving special attention from someone in a position of power or influence. It sounds significantly more sophisticated than simply saying 鍾意 or 睇重. You will often encounter it in news reports or professional settings rather than casual conversation with friends.
Examples
He is very talented and well-favored by the boss.
How can you manage to win his favor?
Related words
Common phrases
to show extra favor or special appreciation
Common mistake
Avoid using this in everyday casual scenarios, as it sounds overly dramatic or stiff. It is not a word you would use to describe a simple preference for a type of food or a casual hobby.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
