hyun3勸劝

Jyutpinghyun3

Yalehyun

動詞Common

Definition

To advise, urge, or persuade; to comfort and alleviate someone's negative feelings.

to advise, urge, or persuade someone out of goodwill
to comfort and soothe someone to alleviate their negative emotions

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How it's used

Carries a sense of earnestness and concern for the listener's well-being, distinguishing it from a simple suggestion. It is often used when the speaker believes the listener is making a poor decision or is stuck in a negative emotional state. Unlike formal contexts where it might sound authoritative, in daily life it implies a close relationship where you feel comfortable giving guidance.

Examples

ngo5我hyun3勸nei5你dou1都hai6係m4唔hou2好heoi3去gam3咁jyun5遠laa3喇。

I advise you not to go that far.

nei5你hyun3勸zo2咗keoi5佢mei6未aa4呀？

Have you persuaded him yet?

Related words

see alsogin3 ji5建議gin yíhsee alsotam3氹tam

Common phrases

hyun3勸gaau1交

to mediate a fight

hyun3勸zo2阻

to dissuade

Common mistake

Avoid using it for casual suggestions or neutral advice, as it implies a stronger level of intervention or concern. It is not interchangeable with 建議, which is more appropriate for professional or neutral recommendations.