hon3 soeng5看上
Jyutpinghon3 soeng5
Yalehon séuhng
Definition
To take a liking to, fancy, or select something because one is pleased with it.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Native speakers almost exclusively use the phrase 睇中 instead of the Mandarin-influenced 看上. It carries a sense of active selection or desire after evaluating options, often implying that you have decided to commit to or pursue the object of your attention.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 看上 in spoken Cantonese as it sounds unnatural and overly formal. Stick to 睇中 to sound like a local.
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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.
