soeng1 jung2相擁相拥
Jyutpingsoeng1 jung2
Yalesēung yúng
Definition
To embrace each other; to hug.
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How it's used
Literary and formal in tone, this word is rarely used in casual spoken Cantonese. Most speakers prefer the more direct and common verb 攬 when describing the act of hugging. It is mostly reserved for written descriptions, song lyrics, or sentimental narration.
Examples
The two of them are embracing each other on the street.
When seeing a friend you haven't met for a long time, you definitely have to hug.
Related words
Common phrases
to embrace and weep together
Common mistake
Do not use this in casual conversation as it sounds overly poetic or dramatic. Stick to 攬 for everyday interactions.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
