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Jyutpingsuk6 zeoi6
Yalesuhk jeuih
Definition
To atone for one's sins or make amends for past mistakes through good deeds, labor, or donations.
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How it's used
This term carries a heavy, serious tone often associated with moral or religious contexts. It implies a conscious effort to balance out a past wrongdoing through significant personal sacrifice or corrective action. While it can be used in casual conversation, it usually refers to situations involving genuine regret rather than trivial mistakes.
Examples
Is he doing so many good deeds because he wants to atone for his sins?
If you have made a mistake, you must find a way to atone for it, don't run away.
Related words
Common phrases
to atone for one's sins by doing good deeds
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general word for apologizing. It is much stronger than saying sorry or admitting a mistake, as it specifically requires an active, tangible effort to compensate for the harm done.
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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.
