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Jyutpingsau6 zoeng2
Yalesauh jéung
Definition
To receive an award or prize.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of receiving an honor or prize rather than the object itself. It is often used in formal contexts like ceremonies or school assemblies, even though the surrounding sentence structure remains conversational. Unlike simply getting a gift, this implies a formal recognition of achievement.
Examples
He was very happy when he was being awarded this year.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for receiving everyday items or gifts, as it specifically implies an official award or prize. For general receiving, use 攞 or 收 instead.
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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.
