gei3 mong6寄望

Jyutpinggei3 mong6

Yalegei mohng

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To place one's hope or expectations on someone.

neutralpeopleemotion

How it's used

Carries a sense of expectation that is often heavy or formal, implying that the speaker is looking toward the future performance or success of the person in question. It is frequently used in contexts involving mentorship, parenting, or professional development where one party holds a specific vision for another's potential. Unlike simply saying hope, this word suggests a more structured or deliberate investment of one's trust.

Examples

ngo5我hou2好gei3寄mong6望nei5你gam1今ci3次ho2可ji5以lo2攞dou3到zoeng2獎。

I really hope you can win the prize this time.

nei5你deoi3對keoi5佢gei3寄mong6望gam3咁daai3大，keoi5佢wui2會hou2好daai3大aat3壓lik6力㗎。

You place so much hope on him, he will feel a lot of pressure.

Common phrases

gei3寄mong6望jyu1於jan4人

to place one's hopes in others

Common mistake

Avoid using this word for casual wishes like hoping for good weather or hoping to see a friend later, as it is strictly reserved for human potential and long term outcomes.