cung2 seon3寵信宠信
Jyutpingcung2 seon3
Yalechúng seun
Definition
To trust blindly and favor without regard for right or wrong.
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How it's used
Implies a power imbalance where a superior places excessive, uncritical faith in a subordinate or favorite. It carries a negative connotation of being blinded by personal bias or manipulation. Unlike general trust, this word suggests a lack of objective judgment that often leads to poor decision making.
Examples
The boss trusts that manager blindly, causing the company to become a mess.
Don't trust him so blindly, he is a very cunning person.
Related words
Common phrases
excessive blind trust
Common mistake
Avoid using this for mutual trust between friends or equals, as it specifically describes a top down relationship where the person in power is being naive or biased.
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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.
