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Definition
Feeling, affection, or love; a sense of mutual connection towards a person or thing.
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How it's used
Refers to a complex web of human connection, sentiment, and moral obligation rather than just romantic love. It often implies a sense of loyalty or debt, such as in the phrase 講情, where one appeals to personal relationships to influence a decision. It is rarely used alone as a standalone noun in casual speech, appearing more frequently within compound words like 感情 or 人情.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 愛, which specifically denotes romantic love or strong affection. Using 情 to describe a romantic partner can sound overly literary or vague, whereas 感情 is the standard way to refer to feelings in a relationship.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
