ding2 lik6鼎力
Jyutpingding2 lik6
Yaledíng lihk
Definition
With one's utmost effort; usually used in the context of giving full support.
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How it's used
Functioning almost exclusively as a formal modifier for words like 支持 or 相助, this term is rarely used in casual, everyday speech. It carries a sense of significant, collective effort or heavy investment of resources rather than just simple kindness. You will most frequently encounter it in official press releases, speeches, or formal thank you messages.
Examples
Thank you all for your generous support of our event.
Without your generous help, I really couldn't have managed.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this as a general adjective for someone who is generous with money or gifts, as it specifically refers to the exertion of effort or power. Using it to describe a person who is simply kind or giving will sound unnatural or overly dramatic.
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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.
