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Yalegáam hēng
Definition
To alleviate, lighten, or reduce a burden, pressure, illness, or punishment.
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How it's used
Focuses on the reduction of abstract burdens like stress, pain, or workload rather than physical weight. It is frequently used in formal or semi-formal contexts, such as discussing medical symptoms or corporate responsibilities. When talking about physical weight, Cantonese speakers prefer using 減肥.
Examples
Doing exercise can help you alleviate stress.
Has your condition improved after taking the medicine?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe losing body weight, as it sounds like you are describing a reduction in the severity of a disease or a burden.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
