fung4 jing4逢迎
Jyutpingfung4 jing4
Yalefùhng yìhng
Definition
To fawn on, flatter, or curry favor with one's superiors.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation, implying that the person is insincere and lacks self-respect to gain favor. While 擦鞋 is the most common colloquial way to describe this behavior, 逢迎 sounds slightly more formal or descriptive of the act itself rather than just a label for the person.
Examples
He is always fawning over his boss, it is really annoying.
Do you really need to fawn over them so excessively?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being polite or professional. It specifically implies a manipulative or servile intent to gain personal advantage, making it inappropriate to use when describing genuine respect or helpfulness.
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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.
