gei3 jyu5寄予
Jyutpinggei3 jyu5
Yalegei yúh
Definition
To project, place, or express feelings and expectations onto someone.
writtenemotion
How it's used
This verb is formal and typically used in contexts involving abstract concepts like hope, sympathy, or expectations. It functions as a transitive verb that requires an object representing the feeling or sentiment being directed toward someone or something. It is rarely used in casual, everyday speech to describe physical actions.
Examples
He places all his hopes on his son.
Everyone has placed great expectations on this plan.
Related words
Common phrases
to place high hopes on someone
to express sympathy
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 寄, which means to mail or send a physical object. Unlike 寄, 寄予 cannot be used for sending letters or parcels.
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Grammar guides
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