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Yalegō juhng
Definition
To praise or eulogize from the bottom of one's heart, especially of people or deities.
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How it's used
This word carries a formal and often grand tone, typically reserved for praising someone's virtues, achievements, or divine qualities. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation to compliment a friend or colleague, where words like 讚賞 or 誇獎 are much more natural. Using it in a trivial context can sound overly dramatic or even sarcastic.
Examples
They are praising the hero's deeds.
Why do you want to praise that selfish person?
Related words
Common phrases
to sing the praises of someone's achievements
to praise peace
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general synonym for 'to like' or 'to compliment', but it implies a level of reverence or solemnity that makes it inappropriate for mundane situations.
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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.
