zeon1 zeon1 jau5 mei6津津有味
Jyutpingzeon1 zeon1 jau5 mei6
Yalejēun jēun yáuh meih
Definition
With keen pleasure, relish, or great interest.
- with keen pleasure; doing something with great interest or relish
- delicious; tasty
colloquialdaily actionsfood
How it's used
Focuses on the intense absorption or enjoyment of an activity, particularly eating or reading. It carries a sense of being completely immersed in the moment, often to the point where the person is oblivious to their surroundings. While it can describe the taste of food, it is equally common to describe someone's engagement with a hobby or conversation.
Examples
He is reading with such keen interest that he ignores everyone.
Related words
Common phrases
eating with great relish
watching with great interest
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person's general personality or character, as it specifically describes the state of being engrossed in a particular action or the quality of food being enjoyed.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
