gwaan1 sam1關心关心
Jyutpinggwaan1 sam1
Yalegwāan sām
Definition
To care about, be concerned about, or pay close attention to people or matters.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focusing on the emotional or intellectual investment in someone or something, this word implies a sense of responsibility or genuine interest. It is often used to describe how someone keeps track of current events or shows kindness to those around them. Unlike some more formal terms, it carries a warm, personal tone suitable for everyday interactions.
Examples
You should also care more about your family members.
He is very concerned about what is happening in society.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 掛住, which primarily means to miss someone or to be preoccupied with a thought. While 關心 implies active care or concern, 掛住 is more about the state of longing or constant thinking.
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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.
