cing4 waai4情懷情怀
Jyutpingcing4 waai4
Yalechìhng wàaih
Definition
A state of mind, mood, or feelings imbued with a particular emotion.
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How it's used
This word often carries a sense of nostalgia or a sentimental attachment to a time, place, or cultural identity. It is frequently used in discussions about heritage, old neighborhoods, or traditions that are slowly disappearing. Unlike simple emotions, it implies a deeper, reflective, and often bittersweet state of mind.
Examples
He loves nostalgia and is always talking about the feelings of the past.
This old shop is full of the collective sentiment of Hong Kong people.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 感情, which refers to personal feelings or relationships between people. Use 情懷 when describing a mood or a sentimental outlook, rather than the affection you feel for a specific person.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
