gei3 jyu5寄予
Jyutpinggei3 jyu5
Yalegei yyúh
Definition
To place (hope, importance etc) on
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
keoi5 zoeng1 so2 jau5 hei1 mong6 dou1 gei3 jyu5 hai2 go3 zai2 san1 soeng6
佢將所有希望都寄予喺個仔身上。
He places all his hopes on his son.
daai6 gaa1 deoi3 ni1 go3 gai3 waak6 gei3 jyu5 hou2 daai6 kei4 mong6 aa4
大家對呢個計劃寄予好大期望呀。
Everyone has placed great expectations on this plan.
Related words
Common phrases
gei3 jyu5 hau5 mong6
寄予厚望
to place high hopes on someone
gei3 jyu5 tung4 cing4
寄予同情
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.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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