cung5 tok3重託重托
Jyutpingcung5 tok3
Yalechúhng tok
Definition
An important or heavy trust; a great responsibility entrusted by someone.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and serious tone, often used in professional or literary contexts rather than casual daily speech. It implies a significant burden or duty placed upon someone by a superior or a group. While it can be used in spoken Cantonese, it often sounds quite dramatic or solemn.
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fan2份fánExamples
He entrusted this heavy responsibility to me, I must do it well.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for minor tasks or casual favors, as it sounds overly heavy and intense. It is specifically reserved for major responsibilities or significant missions.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
