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Definition
To pamper, love, or spoil; also historically used to refer to a concubine.
- to love; to pamper; to spoil; to favor
- archaicconcubine
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the act of doting or indulging someone, often to the point of excess. While it can imply affection, it frequently carries a negative connotation of spoiling someone, especially children or pets. When referring to a romantic partner, it suggests a dynamic where one person is treated with extreme favor or indulgence.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean general love or liking, as it specifically implies a hierarchical or protective relationship where one party has more power or is the provider of indulgence. Using it to describe mutual love between equals sounds unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
