joeng5 mong6仰望
Jyutpingjoeng5 mong6
Yaleyéuhng mohng
Definition
To look upwards.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
While 仰望 is understood in Cantonese, it carries a literary or slightly formal tone that is less common in casual daily speech. Most speakers prefer using the more direct 向上望 or 抬頭望 when describing the physical action of looking up. It is often reserved for contexts involving admiration, hope, or a sense of looking towards something grand or distant.
Examples
He is always looking up at the sky, wondering what he is thinking about.
What are you looking up at? Is there something to see up there?
Related words
Common phrases
to look up at the starry sky
Common mistake
Learners often use 仰望 in everyday situations where 抬頭望 is more natural. Using 仰望 to describe looking at a simple object like a ceiling can sound overly dramatic or poetic.
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Grammar guides
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