jan1 ci3恩賜恩赐
Jyutpingjan1 ci3
Yaleyān chi
Definition
A gift bestowed out of mercy or grace, or a spiritual gift in Christianity.
- a gift, favour, or blessing bestowed out of mercy
- technicala spiritual gift or talent bestowed upon Christians by the Holy Spirit
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How it's used
Primarily used in religious or formal contexts to describe a blessing or a special talent bestowed by a higher power. It carries a sense of profound gratitude and humility, implying that the recipient did not necessarily earn the gift through their own effort. While it can be used metaphorically in daily life, it remains a weightier term than standard words for gift or present.
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He feels this opportunity is a gift from heaven.
Related words
Common phrases
a gift from heaven
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe everyday gifts between friends or family, as it sounds overly dramatic and misplaced. For casual gifts, use 禮物 instead.
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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.
