gun3 zyu3灌注
Jyutpinggun3 zyu3
Yalegun jyu
Definition
To pour liquid into; also to focus or concentrate one's thoughts or energy.
- to pour liquid into
- to focus or concentrate one's mind, thoughts, or energy
writtendaily actions
How it's used
While this term is understood in Cantonese, it sounds quite formal or literary, often appearing in written contexts or when discussing abstract concepts like energy or spirit. In everyday speech, people almost always prefer using 倒 or 注入 instead of this word. Using it in casual conversation may make you sound like you are reading from a textbook or a news report.
Examples
How much effort have you poured into it?
Related words
Common phrases
to pour effort into something
to pour energy or spirit into something
Common mistake
Learners often use this word for everyday actions like pouring a drink, but it is too formal for that. Stick to 倒 for liquids and 注入 for abstract concepts like focus or emotion.
Grammar color guide
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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.
