jing6 ho2認可认可
Jyutpingjing6 ho2
Yaleyihng hó
Definition
To approve, authorize, recognize, or accredit.
- to approve; to permit; to authorize
- to recognize; to accept; to accredit
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How it's used
Focuses on official validation or formal approval from an authority. It appears frequently in professional, legal, or institutional contexts rather than casual social interactions. When used as a noun, it refers to the status of being officially approved or certified.
Examples
Is the certificate from this company accredited?
The government has already authorised this new plan.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean personal recognition of a person, such as recognising a face or remembering a name; for those situations, use 認得 instead.
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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.
