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Yaleyùhn duhng lihk
Definition
Driving force, motivation, or impetus.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or semi-formal contexts to describe a driving force behind actions or progress. While it translates to motivation, it carries a sense of momentum or an internal engine that keeps a person or project moving forward, rather than just a simple desire or reason.
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Dreams are his biggest motivation for working hard.
What do you think is the motivation that keeps you going?
Related words
Common phrases
main driving force
lack of motivation
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
