ging2憬
Jyutpingging2
Yalegíng
Definition
To awaken; to realize or become aware of something.
writtenemotion
How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in the compound 憬悟 to describe a sudden realization or a moral awakening. It carries a slightly literary or formal weight compared to everyday verbs for understanding. You will rarely see it used as a standalone verb in modern spoken Cantonese.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 警, which relates to warnings or police. Learners often mistake the two because they share a similar phonetic component.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
