zeon1 zeon1 lok6 dou6津津樂道津津乐道
Jyutpingzeon1 zeon1 lok6 dou6
Yalejēun jēun lohk douh
Definition
To talk about something with great relish, enthusiasm, or pleasure.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a sense of genuine pleasure and sustained interest in a topic. It is often used to describe someone who repeats a story or subject frequently because they find it fascinating or memorable. Unlike simple talking, it implies a level of engagement and positive emotion that keeps the conversation going.
Examples
They really talk about the old days with great delight.
What is it about this movie that makes you talk about it so enthusiastically?
Related words
Common phrases
to be talked about with great interest by people
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general verb meaning to talk, but it specifically requires the subject to be something the speaker finds interesting or worth praising. It is not used for mundane or negative topics.
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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.
