hang2 zai3肯制
Jyutpinghang2 zai3
Yaleháng jai
Definition
To agree, give consent, or grant approval.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly more informal and stubborn nuance than the standard 肯. It often implies that the person was previously reluctant or difficult to persuade, making the eventual agreement feel like a concession. It is frequently used in negative constructions to emphasize a firm refusal.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 制, which can also mean to make or manufacture. When used as a verb for agreement, it is almost always paired with 肯.
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