juk6 gan2肉緊肉紧
Jyutpingjuk6 gan2
Yaleyuhk gán
Definition
Extremely concerned about, devoted to, or emotionally invested in something.
- to be deeply concerned about, anxious about, or protective of
- to be highly excited, tense, or emotionally invested in a situation
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
Captures a sense of intense, almost physical involvement or anxiety regarding a person, object, or outcome. It implies a level of care or emotional investment that borders on being overprotective or overly excited. It is frequently used to describe someone who is visibly stressed or deeply engrossed in a situation they cannot control.
Examples
Why are you getting so worked up watching the football match?
He is extremely concerned about his son's grades.
Related words
Common phrases
very concerned or worked up
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of tight muscles or physical tension. While it describes an emotional state, it is not used to describe physical pain or a tight physical fit.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
