oi3 sek3愛錫爱锡
Jyutpingoi3 sek3
Yaleoi sek
Definition
To love and care for someone dearly; to cherish or pamper.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the active, nurturing aspect of love rather than just a feeling. It implies a protective and gentle attitude, often used by elders toward children or between close family members. It carries a warmer, more intimate tone than the formal term 疼愛.
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Avoid using this to describe romantic love in a formal context, as it sounds too domestic or parental. It is specifically about showing care and affection through actions rather than just expressing deep passion.
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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.
