ji2 bong6倚傍
Jyutpingji2 bong6
Yaleyí bohng
Definition
To rely on or depend on; to count on.
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How it's used
This term carries a nuance of leaning on someone or something for support, often implying a lack of independence. It is frequently used in contexts where someone is perceived as being overly dependent on others for financial or emotional stability. While it can be used in a neutral sense, it often carries a slightly critical tone when describing someone who refuses to stand on their own two feet.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the common verb 靠, which is much more versatile and neutral. Using 倚傍 in casual conversation can sound slightly formal or literary compared to the everyday 靠.
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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.
