gyun3睠
Jyutpinggyun3
Yalegyun
Definition
To look fondly on.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
Primarily appears in the compound 睠戀, which describes a deep, sentimental attachment or reluctance to leave a place or person. It carries a slightly more literary or emotive weight than the common word 唔捨得. While 睠 is the original character for this meaning, 眷 is now far more common in modern writing.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 眷顧, which means to look after or show favor to someone. Stick to using it within the specific phrase 睠戀 to avoid sounding unnatural or archaic.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
