han2 cit3懇切恳切
Jyutpinghan2 cit3
Yalehán chit
Definition
Sincere, earnest, and genuine in attitude.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or written contexts to describe a serious and genuine demeanor. While it conveys sincerity, it carries a weightier, more respectful tone than the common spoken word 誠懇. It is frequently paired with verbs related to requesting or advising to emphasize the gravity of the speaker's intent.
Examples
He asked for my help very sincerely.
Do you think his attitude is sincere enough?
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Common mistake
Learners often use this in casual conversation where it sounds overly stiff or literary. For everyday interactions with friends, stick to 誠懇 or simply say someone is 好有心.
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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.
