jit6 oi3熱愛热爱
Jyutpingjit6 oi3
Yaleyiht oi
Definition
To love something ardently; to be deeply passionate about an activity or interest.
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How it's used
Focuses on deep dedication to abstract concepts, hobbies, or professional pursuits rather than romantic affection. It implies a sense of active commitment and sustained effort, distinguishing it from simple liking or preference.
Examples
He is passionate about music and practices the piano every day.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a deep love for life
to be passionate about one's work
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe romantic love between people, as it sounds unnatural and overly formal in that context; use 鍾意 or 愛 instead.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
