jan1 soeng2欣賞欣赏
Jyutpingjan1 soeng2
Yaleyān séung
Definition
To appreciate, admire, or enjoy.
- to enjoy, appreciate, or take pleasure in
- to admire, value, or think highly of someone's qualities
neutraldescriptionspeople
How it's used
Focuses on the act of recognizing value or beauty in something or someone, often implying a sense of respect or approval. While it can mean to enjoy an aesthetic experience, it is frequently used to express admiration for a person's character or actions. It carries a more formal or serious tone than simply liking something.
Examples
I really admire your courage.
Take your time and enjoy this painting.
Related words
Common phrases
an appreciative eye
mutual appreciation
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simple enjoyment of food or casual entertainment, where 享受 is much more natural. Using 欣賞 for a meal sounds like you are analyzing the culinary technique rather than just eating it.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
