fong3 zung3放縱放纵
Jyutpingfong3 zung3
Yalefong jung
Definition
To indulge oneself without restraint; to be undisciplined and do whatever one wants.
colloquialdaily actionsemotion
How it's used
Often used to describe a temporary break from self control, such as eating unhealthy food or staying up late. It carries a slightly negative connotation of lacking discipline, though it can also be used in a lighthearted way to describe treating oneself.
Related words
Common phrases
to indulge oneself
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 放鬆, which means to relax or loosen up. While 放鬆 is generally positive and healthy, 放縱 implies an excessive or irresponsible lack of restraint.
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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.
