taan2 wu6袒護袒护
Jyutpingtaan2 wu6
Yaletáan wuh
Definition
To take someone's side, typically favoring a person with whom one has a close relationship.
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How it's used
Carries a negative connotation, implying that the person is being unfair or biased due to personal closeness. It is often used when someone ignores facts or logic to protect a friend or family member from criticism. The term suggests a lack of objectivity in a dispute.
Examples
Why do you always take your younger brother's side?
They are good friends, so of course they will take each other's side.
Related words
Common phrases
blindly take someone's side
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 幫, which is a neutral way to say help. Using 袒護 implies you are helping someone even when they are clearly in the wrong.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
