tung3 sek3痛錫痛锡
Jyutpingtung3 sek3
Yaletung sek
Definition
To love dearly; to be very fond of and dote on someone.
colloquialemotionfamily
How it's used
Expresses a deep, protective, and often indulgent form of affection, typically used by elders towards younger family members or by partners. It implies a sense of cherishing someone and wanting to provide for them. Unlike simple liking, it carries a strong emotional weight and a sense of responsibility for the person's well-being.
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Do not confuse this with the word 痛 which means pain. While 痛錫 contains the character for pain, the combination specifically refers to love and has nothing to do with physical suffering.
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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.
