hot3 mong6渴望
Jyutpinghot3 mong6
Yalehot mohng
Definition
To long for, yearn for, or eagerly hope for.
writtenemotion
How it's used
Expressing deep desire or yearning, this term is primarily used in formal or written contexts rather than casual speech. In everyday conversation, native speakers typically prefer using 恨, 想要, or 好想 to convey the same sentiment. Using this word in a casual setting can make you sound overly dramatic or like you are reading from a book.
Examples
I really long to go on a trip to clear my head.
Are you really longing to get this job?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual daily requests, such as saying you are hungry or want a drink, as it sounds far too intense and literary for trivial matters.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
