jing3 wan5應允应允
Jyutpingjing3 wan5
Yaleying wáhn
Definition
To permit, allow, or agree to a request.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal or literary weight that makes it sound quite serious in daily conversation. While it functions as a synonym for agreeing to something, it is often used in contexts involving promises, formal requests, or significant commitments. In casual settings, people almost always prefer using 應承 instead.
Examples
He finally accepted my request.
Don't go back on your word once you've agreed to someone.
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Common mistake
Learners often use this in everyday situations where it sounds overly stiff or dramatic. Stick to 應承 for normal social interactions to avoid sounding like you are reading from a legal document or a period drama.
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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.
