lyun2孌娈

Jyutpinglyun2

Yalelyún

Definition

To admire, cherish, or love.

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How it's used

This term is highly literary and rarely appears in everyday spoken Cantonese. It is often used in formal writing or poetic contexts to express a deep, almost doting affection for someone or something. Using it in casual conversation will sound archaic or overly dramatic to native speakers.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好lyun2孌go2嗰go3個gau6舊gung1公zai2仔。

He really cherishes that old doll.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪hou2好lyun2孌nei5你uk1屋kei2企zek3隻maau1貓aa4呀？

Do you really adore your cat at home?

Common phrases

lyun2孌oi3愛

to dote on

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 戀 which relates to romantic love or attachment. While 孌 implies a sense of cherishing or doting, it lacks the specific romantic connotation of 戀 and is much more restricted in its usage.