kwaa1 zoeng2誇獎夸奖
Jyutpingkwaa1 zoeng2
Yalekwā jéung
Definition
To praise, commend, or compliment.
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How it's used
Use this term when you want to describe someone giving formal or sincere recognition for an achievement. It carries a slightly more elevated or serious weight than the everyday word 讚. It is frequently used in the set phrase 你太誇獎喇 as a humble response to a compliment.
Examples
You don't need to praise me, I still have a lot to learn.
He always praises his son for being smart, which makes the boy very arrogant.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word for casual, everyday compliments like telling someone their shirt looks nice. For simple, lighthearted praise, stick to 讚 or 讚賞 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.
