loeng6 gaai2諒解谅解
Jyutpingloeng6 gaai2
Yaleleuhng gáai
Definition
To understand someone's situation and forgive them; to make allowances for.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal and slightly heavy tone, often used when addressing a serious misunderstanding or a breach of expectations. It implies a sense of empathy that goes beyond simple comprehension, requiring the speaker to acknowledge the other person's constraints or hardships. It is frequently used in professional settings or when resolving conflicts between friends.
Examples
I hope you can understand my difficult situation.
If everyone makes allowances for each other, this will be resolved quickly.
Related words
Common phrases
to request understanding
mutual understanding and forgiveness
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 明白, which simply means to understand a fact or logic. 諒解 specifically involves an emotional component of forgiveness or leniency regarding someone's actions or failures.
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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.
