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Definition
One's beloved; the person one loves or adores.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Carries a romantic and slightly literary tone that feels more intimate than simply saying 鍾意嘅人. It is often used in storytelling or when discussing someone's romantic interest in a way that implies a deep, perhaps long-held affection. While it can be used in casual conversation, it sounds more poetic and sincere than modern slang terms for a partner.
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He has finally found his beloved.
Related words
Common phrases
to find one's beloved
the sweetheart of one's dreams
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe a casual date or a new acquaintance, as it implies a level of emotional depth and longing that is too heavy for early stages of dating.
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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.
