si1 jan4 sing2私人醒
Jyutpingsi1 jan4 sing2
Yalesī yàhn síng
Definition
A special, personal favor or gift given exclusively to someone.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Implies a sense of intimacy or preferential treatment that goes beyond a standard transaction. It is frequently used in service settings or between friends to signal that the recipient is getting something extra that others would not normally receive. The tone is informal and suggests a friendly, conspiratorial bond.
Examples
I am giving you this shirt as a special favour, you cannot buy it elsewhere.
Since you are so helpful, I will give you an extra dessert as a special treat.
Related words
Common phrases
give you as a special favour
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a simple gift or a discount. It specifically highlights the exclusive nature of the gesture, implying that the giver is breaking their usual rules or going out of their way for the recipient.
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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.
