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Definition
Willpower, perseverance, and determination to achieve a goal despite difficulties.
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How it's used
Focus on the internal drive to persist through adversity rather than just stubbornness. It is often paired with verbs like 憑住 or 靠嚟 indicate the source of one's success. While it sounds slightly more formal than everyday slang, it is frequently used in both professional and casual contexts to praise someone's character.
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He has great perseverance in his work and never gives up no matter how hard it is.
Do you think it takes a lot of willpower to learn Cantonese?
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Common phrases
relying on perseverance
astonishing willpower
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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.
