nei5 cing4 ngo5 jyun6你情我願你情我愿
Jyutpingnei5 cing4 ngo5 jyun6
Yalenéih chìhng ngóh yuhn
Definition
Consensual and voluntary for both parties; mutually agreed upon rather than forced.
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How it's used
Used to describe situations where all parties involved are in full agreement, often implying that no external pressure or coercion is present. It frequently appears in discussions about romantic relationships or business deals to emphasize that the arrangement is fair and consensual. The phrase carries a tone of finality, suggesting that because both sides agreed, there is no room for complaint later.
Examples
When it comes to relationships, the most important thing is mutual consent.
They are dating by mutual consent, outsiders shouldn't interfere so much.
Related words
Common phrases
completely voluntary by both parties
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a situation where one person is simply 'willing' to do something, as it specifically requires the participation and agreement of at least two parties.
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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.
