gun1 hon3觀看观看
Jyutpinggun1 hon3
Yalegūn hon
Definition
To watch, view, or spectate.
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How it's used
Formal contexts are the primary home for this term, as it carries a sense of deliberate attention or official observation. In everyday casual speech, native speakers almost always prefer using 睇 or 望 instead. Using this word in a relaxed conversation can make you sound like you are reading from a news report or a formal announcement.
Examples
Do you like going to the cinema to watch movies?
We are watching the live broadcast at home.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this word in casual situations where 睇 is much more natural. It is not used for casual glancing or looking at something quickly, as it implies a sustained or focused act of viewing.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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