deoi3 jyu1對於对于
Jyutpingdeoi3 jyu1
Yaledeui yū
Definition
Regarding; to; with respect to; in connection with.
- expressing a relationship of one thing relative to a subject
- introducing a subject towards which an opinion, attitude, or feeling is directed
neutralcommunicationother
How it's used
Functions as a formal preposition that introduces a topic or target of an attitude. While common in writing and formal speech, it often sounds stiff or overly academic in casual daily conversation. Native speakers frequently prefer using 對 or simply starting the sentence with the topic followed by a comma when speaking informally.
Examples
What do you think about this matter?
He is very interested in learning Cantonese.
Related words
Common phrases
as far as... is concerned
to have an interest in...
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct translation for all instances of 'for' in English. It specifically marks a target or subject of an opinion, not a beneficiary or a duration of time.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
