jin4 ting1 gai3 cung4言聽計從言听计从
Jyutpingjin4 ting1 gai3 cung4
Yaleyìhn tīng gai chùhng
Definition
To do exactly as one is told, following another's advice or orders completely.
colloquialpeopledescriptions
How it's used
Carries a slightly formal or literary tone despite being used in daily speech to describe someone who lacks independence or is overly submissive. It often implies a lack of critical thinking or a blind devotion to another person's authority. While it can be used neutrally, it frequently appears in contexts where the speaker is criticizing someone for being a pushover.
Examples
He really does whatever his girlfriend says and gives in to everything.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply listening to advice, as it implies a total surrender of one's own judgment. Using it to describe a healthy, balanced relationship might sound overly dramatic or suggest that one partner is being controlled.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
