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Yaleoi hou
Definition
A hobby, interest, or something that one likes to do.
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How it's used
While this term is understood in Cantonese, it sounds slightly formal or literary compared to the more common spoken expression 興趣. It is frequently used in written contexts, resumes, or when discussing personal interests in a more structured or serious manner. In casual conversation, people almost always prefer to say 鐘意做咩 or 興趣.
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Common mistake
Learners often use this as a verb, but it functions primarily as a noun in Cantonese. If you want to say you like doing something, use the verb 鐘意 instead of trying to force this noun into a sentence structure that requires a verb.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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