hei2 wu3喜惡喜恶
Jyutpinghei2 wu3
Yalehéi wu
Definition
Likes and dislikes; preferences.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or literary contexts to describe a person's tendency to show clear preferences. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people almost always use 鍾意同唔鍾意 instead. Using this word in casual conversation can sound overly serious or like you are reading from a book.
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Common phrases
having clear likes and dislikes
Common mistake
Learners often try to use this as a direct verb like 'I like/dislike this', but it functions more as a noun or an abstract concept. You cannot say '我喜惡呢個蘋果' to mean 'I like or dislike this apple'.
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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.
