jam1 mou6歆慕
Jyutpingjam1 mou6
Yaleyām mouh
Definition
To admire; to look up to or envy with admiration.
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How it's used
Literary in nature, this term is rarely used in casual daily speech. It carries a sense of deep respect or longing for someone's qualities or status. Most native speakers would prefer using 羨慕 or 欣賞 in everyday conversation.
Examples
He greatly admires that writer's talent.
Do you really admire his achievements?
Related words
Common phrases
to admire endlessly
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb, but it sounds overly formal or even archaic to most Hong Kongers. Using it in a casual setting can make your speech sound unnatural or overly dramatic.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
