jau4 jin4 ji4 sang1油然而生
Jyutpingjau4 jin4 ji4 sang1
Yaleyàuh yìhn yìh sāng
Definition
To arise or well up naturally; to be produced spontaneously.
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How it's used
Reserved for describing abstract feelings or sentiments that emerge spontaneously without external pressure. It carries a literary and slightly formal tone, making it less common in casual, everyday small talk. Use it when you want to emphasize that an emotion, like admiration or nostalgia, was genuine and unforced.
Examples
Seeing this scene, a sense of respect arose naturally.
Did your affection for them arise naturally?
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Common phrases
a feeling of respect arises naturally
a feeling of affection arises naturally
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe physical objects or concrete events. It is strictly for internal emotional states or abstract concepts, not for things that happen or appear in the physical world.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
