geng6 sek3鏡錫镜锡
Jyutpinggeng6 sek3
Yalegehng sek
Definition
To cherish, dote on, or take very good care of someone.
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How it's used
Expresses a sense of cherishing or treating something with tenderness and caution. It is frequently used when talking about fragile items, personal health, or precious relationships. The term implies a protective attitude, suggesting that the object or person is valuable and prone to damage if not handled gently.
Examples
You must take good care of your own body.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the standard verb for taking care of someone, which is 照顧. 鏡錫 carries a more emotional, protective nuance, whereas 照顧 is more functional and task oriented.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
