jam1欽钦

Jyutpingjam1

Yaleyām

Rare

Definition

To respect, admire, or venerate; respectful or imperial.

to respect, admire, or venerate
literaryrespectful, solemn, or associated with the emperor

writtenpeopleemotion

How it's used

This character is primarily used in formal or written contexts to express deep admiration or reverence. It is rarely used in casual spoken Cantonese, where words like 佩服 or 尊重 are much more common. When it does appear in speech, it usually carries a slightly literary or elevated tone.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好jam1欽pui3佩nei4呢wai6位cin4前bui3輩ge3嘅sing4成zau6就。

He greatly admires the achievements of this senior.

nei5你keoi5佢ge3嘅wai4為jan4人，hai6係mai6咪aa4呀？

You respect his character, don't you?

Common phrases

jam1欽pui3佩

to admire

to respect and venerate

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 欽點, which refers to an imperial appointment in historical contexts. Using 欽 in everyday conversation can sound overly dramatic or archaic, so stick to more common alternatives for daily interactions.