jan1 cing4恩情
Jyutpingjan1 cing4
Yaleyān chìhng
Definition
Kindness, favor, or deep affection, especially referring to help or grace received from someone.
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How it's used
Carries a heavy, formal weight that implies a deep sense of gratitude for a life changing or significant act of support. It is rarely used in casual, everyday favors, reserving itself for moments of genuine emotional gravity or long term loyalty. Using it for minor help can sound overly dramatic or sarcastic.
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fan2份fánExamples
He showed me kindness, I must repay him.
I will never forget this kindness of yours.
Related words
Common phrases
repay a debt of gratitude
keep kindness in mind
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with simple help like 幫忙, but 恩情 implies a moral debt that lasts for a long time. It is not used for routine assistance.
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Grammar guides
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