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Jyutpingoi3 cing4
Yaleoi chìhng
Definition
Love and affection between lovers.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to romantic love between partners, distinguishing it from the broader concept of love for family or friends. While it is a standard noun, it often appears in philosophical or slightly dramatic contexts when discussing the complexities of relationships. It is rarely used to describe the act of loving someone, for which the verb 鍾意 or 愛 is preferred.
Examples
The love between those two is really enviable.
Do you think love must have money to survive?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe feelings towards family members or pets, as it carries a strong romantic connotation. For general affection or familial love, use 親情 or 愛.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
