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Yalehēng
Definition
Light in weight, or gentle and soft in force.
- light in weight
- gentle; soft in force
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How it's used
Beyond literal weight, this word frequently describes the intensity or force of an action, such as touching something gently. It often pairs with the particle 嘅 to describe things that are airy or insubstantial. When comparing objects, it is the direct opposite of 重.
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Avoid using it to mean 'easy' or 'simple' as one might in Mandarin, because in Cantonese, that concept is usually expressed with 容易.
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Grammar guides
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