hot3 coi2喝采
Jyutpinghot3 coi2
Yalehot chói
Definition
To cheer, acclaim, or applaud in order to show support and encouragement.
neutraldaily actionsemotion
How it's used
Often used in formal or public contexts, such as sports events or stage performances, rather than casual conversation between friends. While it implies vocal support, it is distinct from generic clapping because it emphasizes the act of shouting or vocalizing approval to boost someone's morale.
Examples
When they saw him score a goal, the whole audience cheered immediately.
You performed so well, we must cheer for you!
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with the Mandarin term for drinking water, as the character 喝 is used for drinking in Mandarin. In Cantonese, the verb for drinking is 飲, so avoid using 喝采 to mean drinking tea or water.
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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.
