hon3 cung5看重

Jyutpinghon3 cung5

Yalehon chúhng

動詞

Definition

To value highly, regard as important, or place much emphasis on.

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How it's used

While 看重 is used in written Chinese, Cantonese speakers almost exclusively use the variant 睇重 in speech. The character 睇 acts as the verb to look, making the compound feel more natural and grounded in the spoken language. It is frequently used when discussing personal values, professional loyalty, or the weight given to someone's opinion.

Common phrases

tai2睇cung4重jan4人coi4才

to value talent

tai2睇cung4重gam2感cing4情

to value relationships

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use 睇重 to mean physically heavy, which is actually 睇落好重 or 覺得好重. Ensure you only use 睇重 in the abstract sense of valuing or prioritizing something.