seoi1 zing6綏靖绥靖
Jyutpingseoi1 zing6
Yalesēui jihng
Definition
To appease or pacify; to make concessions to maintain peace.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong negative connotation, often implying a weak or cowardly response to aggression. It is frequently used in political or formal contexts to criticize someone for yielding to unreasonable demands in hopes of avoiding conflict. Unlike everyday words for comforting or soothing, this carries a sense of strategic failure.
Examples
Stop appeasing him, he will just get worse.
Can the government's appeasement policy really solve the problem?
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Common phrases
appeasement policy
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general word for comforting someone, but it is specifically used for political or social appeasement. Using it to describe comforting a child or a friend would sound bizarrely formal and out of place.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
