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Yaleheung wóhng
Definition
To yearn for, look forward to, or hope for
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How it's used
Expresses a deep, often idealized longing for a lifestyle, place, or state of being rather than a specific object. It carries a slightly literary or reflective tone, making it sound more thoughtful than simply saying want or like. People often use it when discussing long term dreams or a vision of a better future.
Examples
I really yearn to live abroad.
Are you really looking forward to life after retirement?
Related words
Common phrases
yearn for a certain lifestyle
desirable or something to look forward to
Common mistake
Avoid using this for immediate desires like wanting a snack or a new phone. It is reserved for abstract concepts or major life goals, not for concrete, short term needs.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
