ging3 oi3敬愛敬爱
Jyutpingging3 oi3
Yaleging oi
Definition
To respect and love, typically directed from a younger person to an elder.
writtenpeopleemotion
How it's used
Reserved almost exclusively for formal writing or solemn speech, this term is rarely used in casual daily conversation. It carries a heavy, respectful tone that implies a significant distance or hierarchy between the speaker and the subject. Using it to describe a peer or someone younger sounds unnatural and overly dramatic.
Examples
He deeply respects and loves that retired principal.
Do you deeply respect and love your grandparents?
Related words
Common phrases
respected and beloved teacher
respected and beloved elder
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this for romantic partners or friends, but it is strictly for elders or authority figures. It is not a synonym for love in a romantic sense.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
